Map of England showing where the Lovick arms are recorded
The Lovick 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 Lovick 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 Lovick Family in England
The Lovick family name has deep roots in the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religion, and families like the Lovicks were often integrated into the local merchant class or the civic life of the walled city. The name itself is thought to be of locative origin, likely derived from a specific place or a small settlement that existed in Northern England centuries ago. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Yorkshire, contributing to the local economy and the development of the region. By the early seventeenth century, the Lovicks were already well-settled, suggesting that their ancestors had lived in the area for generations before they first appeared in the official parish registers of the city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lufu
Old English word meaning love or affection.
This name
LovickA patronymic or descriptive name derived from a term of endearment or a beloved person.
also spelled
Lovick
Loveck
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward, History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, 1822
Collins, Francis, Register of the Freemen of the City of York from the City Records, 1897
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620-1650
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bullValour and generosity
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bullValour and generosity
