Map of England showing where the Frederick arms are recorded
The Frederick arms were recorded in Surrey, c. 1620.
Surrey sat just south of London and filled up with families who had made money in the City. Buying an estate there was the usual next step, and an estate was the usual reason to take arms.
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 Frederick 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 Surrey.
Origin & History of the Frederick Family in England
The name Frederick originates from the Old Germanic name Frideric, which combines the words for peace and ruler. By the time the family was firmly established in Surrey during the early seventeenth century, the name had evolved from a personal given name into a hereditary surname. Families living in Surrey in 1620 were often part of the rising merchant class or local gentry who benefited from the economic growth of the region near London. Records from this period suggest that the Frederick family was well-integrated into the local community, likely participating in the agricultural and trade activities that defined the English countryside at the time. As the family grew, they maintained their presence in the county, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the broader social shifts occurring in England during the Stuart era.
Frederick Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Friduric
Derived from Germanic elements meaning peace and ruler.
This name
FrederickA peaceful ruler or a leader who maintains harmony within their domain.
also spelled
Fredrick
Frederyk
Related arms
Bromleyrecorded with Frederick, same area
Cocketrecorded with Frederick, same area
Garrickrecorded with Frederick, same area
Malpasrecorded with Frederick, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Surrey History Centre, Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
Withycombe, E.G., The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names, 1977
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dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
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dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
