A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Goodrick family of England.
Reg. 8261 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. on a fesse gu. betw. two lions pass. guard. sa. a fleur-de-lis betw. two crescents or”
MiddlesexIsle · Middlesex, c. 1620
Where the Goodrick Arms Were Recorded
Middlesex
Map of England showing where the Goodrick arms are recorded
The Goodrick arms were recorded in Middlesex, c. 1620.
Middlesex was the county around London, and City money flowed straight into it. Merchants and officials bought estates within reach of the capital, and a new estate brought a coat of arms with it.
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 Goodrick 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 Middlesex.
Origin & History of the Goodrick Family in England
The surname Goodrick is rooted in Old English origins, derived from the personal name Godric, which combines the elements for "good" and "ruler." By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Middlesex, England. Historical records confirm that members of the Goodrick family were living in this region by 1620, a time when the area was becoming increasingly connected to the bustling social and political life of nearby London. During this period, families with this name were often involved in local trade and land management, reflecting the steady growth of the English middle class. As the family settled into Middlesex, they became part of the broader social fabric of the seventeenth century, contributing to the local community as the region transitioned through a time of significant economic change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Godric
Derived from the Old English elements for god and ruler.
This name
GoodrickA surname signifying a powerful or prosperous ruler favored by the divine.
also spelled
Goodrich
Gooderick
Gooderich
Related arms
Goderichsimilar arms
Goodericksimilar arms
Goodrichvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Lower, Mark Antony, Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom, 1860
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
