A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fredrick family of England.
Reg. 2239 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Or, on a chief az. three doves ar”
SurreyWestminster · Surrey, c. 1620
Where the Fredrick Arms Were Recorded
Surrey
Map of England showing where the Fredrick arms are recorded
The Fredrick 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 Fredrick 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 Fredrick Family in England
The name Fredrick is derived from the Old German name Frideric, which combines the words for peace and ruler. This name became popular across Europe during the Middle Ages because it was frequently used by kings and noble families. By the time members of the Fredrick family were documented in Surrey in 1620, the name had already been established in England for several centuries. Families living in Surrey during the early seventeenth century were often involved in local agriculture or trade, benefiting from the region's proximity to London. As the name moved through different generations, it evolved from its original Germanic roots into the spelling used by the family today. This transition reflects the way names changed as they were passed down through oral tradition and early written parish records.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Frithuric
Derived from Germanic elements meaning peace and ruler.
This name
FredrickA peaceful ruler or a leader who maintains harmony.
also spelled
Fredrick
Frederyk
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, Parish Registers for the County of Surrey, 1600–1650
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
