A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ingraham family of England.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Barry of twelve az. and ar”
The Ingraham arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried 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.
Reigning in England when the Ingraham arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Ingraham has deep roots that trace back to the Old English and Germanic naming traditions, where it likely evolved from the personal name Ingelram. This name was composed of elements meaning "angel" and "raven," which were common themes in early medieval naming conventions. By the time the family was established in York during the early 17th century, the name had become a stable hereditary surname used to identify specific lineages within the region. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Ingraham family were active participants in the social and economic life of York, reflecting a period when many families were firmly anchoring their identities in local communities. These early ancestors were part of a growing movement of families who maintained distinct surnames as they navigated the changing landscape of English society, trade, and local governance during the early modern era.
Derived from the Germanic name Ingelram meaning Angel Raven.
