A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Geekie family of England.
Reg. 3015 · 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 Geekie Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Geekie arms are recorded
The Geekie 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 Geekie 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 Geekie Family in England
The surname Geekie is thought to have originated as a descriptive nickname, likely derived from the Middle English word "geck," which referred to a fool or a simpleton. While the name eventually became associated with various regions in Scotland, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in London by the year 1620. During this period, the family was part of the growing urban population of the city, living through a time of significant social and political change in England. Because the name was often recorded phonetically by clerks, its spelling evolved over time as the family moved between different parishes and trade guilds. These early ancestors were likely involved in the bustling mercantile life of the capital, contributing to the diverse workforce that defined London in the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gie
A Middle English term referring to a gift or a giver.
This name
GeekieA locative or occupational surname likely denoting someone who was a generous person or gift-giver.
also spelled
Geeky
Geekey
Geekee
Geek
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
The National Archives, Kew, Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers, 1620
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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
