A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Geek family of England.
Reg. 7190 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ar. a chev. az. betw. two roses in chief gu. barbed ppr. and a bear's head erased sa. in base”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Geek Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Geek arms are recorded
The Geek arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 Geek 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 England.
Origin & History of the Geek Family in England
The family name Geek has roots that trace back to the bustling streets of London during the early seventeenth century. By 1620, records show that members of this family were already established residents within the city. During this period, London was a center of rapid growth and trade, which likely influenced the daily lives and occupations of these early ancestors. The name itself is thought to have evolved from regional dialects or nicknames common in England at the time. As the family navigated the social and economic changes of the Stuart era, they became part of the diverse tapestry of London’s working population. Their presence in the city during this formative time suggests they were well-integrated into the local community as it prepared for the expansion of the British Empire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Geck
Middle Low German word for a fool or simpleton.
This name
GeekA nickname for a foolish, eccentric, or simple-minded person.
also spelled
Geeky
Geekey
Geekee
Geek
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
London Metropolitan Archives, Church of England Parish Registers, 1538–1812
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I, 1619–1623
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
