Map of England showing where the Leverich arms are recorded
The Leverich 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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Leverich 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 Leverich Family in England
The family name Leverich is believed to have originated in England as a variation of the medieval name Leofric, which combines the Old English words for dear and ruler. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records confirm that members of the Leverich family were living in this historic northern hub by 1620. During this period, York was a center of trade and religious activity, and families like the Leverichs were often involved in the local merchant guilds or the administrative life of the city. As the century progressed, some members of the family chose to seek new opportunities across the Atlantic, eventually helping to settle parts of the American colonies. This migration path reflects the broader movement of English families who carried their surnames and traditions from established cathedral cities into the developing landscape of the New World.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Leofric
Derived from Old English elements meaning dear and ruler.
This name
LeverichA locational or patronymic surname originating from the Old English personal name meaning beloved ruler.
also spelled
Leverik
Leverike
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P. H. and Wilson, R. M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
York Minster Archives, Parish Registers of York, 1620
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
