A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Geeky family of England.
Reg. 2571 · 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 Geeky Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Geeky arms are recorded
The Geeky 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 Geeky 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 Geeky Family in England
The family name Geeky first appears in historical records within the bustling streets of London during the early seventeenth century. By 1620, members of the family were already established as active participants in the city’s growing merchant and trade communities. During this period, London was a rapidly expanding center of global commerce, and the Geeky family likely played a role in the daily operations of the capital’s markets or local guilds. While the name itself is rare, its presence in parish registers and municipal documents from the 1620s suggests that the family was well-integrated into the social fabric of the city. These early ancestors lived through a time of significant cultural change in England, witnessing the rise of new industries and the expansion of London as a major urban hub. Their early history reflects the lives of ordinary citizens who helped build the foundations of the city during the reign of King James I.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Geck
A Middle English term for a fool or a simpleton.
This name
GeekyA nickname originally used to describe a foolish, eccentric, or socially awkward 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, St. Dunstan in the East Parish Registers, 1620
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I, 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
