A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fitz-Roger family of England.
Reg. 2947 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Quarterly, or and gu. a bend sa”
LincolnLincoln, c. 1620
Where the Fitz-Roger Arms Were Recorded
Lincoln
Map of England showing where the Fitz-Roger arms are recorded
The Fitz-Roger arms were recorded in Lincoln, c. 1620.
Lincolnshire was rich farming country, and its wealth was spread across many middling families. Households of that size bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Fitz-Roger arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Lincoln.
Origin & History of the Fitz-Roger Family in England
The surname Fitz-Roger belongs to a group of names that originated in medieval England following the Norman Conquest. The prefix "Fitz" comes from the Old French word for son, meaning the name literally translates to "son of Roger." Because the name Roger was a popular choice among the Norman nobility, many families adopted this patronymic style to identify their lineage. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the city of Lincoln. During this period, families in Lincoln often played active roles in the local trade guilds and municipal government. As the family settled into the region, they became part of the social fabric of the city, contributing to the local community as merchants, craftsmen, and landowners. Over time, the name evolved from a simple description of parentage into a permanent family identity that persisted through generations of life in Lincolnshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hrodger
A Germanic name composed of elements meaning fame and spear.
This name
Fitz-RogerA patronymic surname indicating the son of Roger, derived from Norman-French naming conventions.
also spelled
Fitzrogar
Fitzroggar
Fitzroggere
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Lower, Mark Antony, Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom, 1860
Lincolnshire Archives, Lincoln City Council Records: Freemen’s Rolls, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
