Map of England showing where the Pardee arms are recorded
The Pardee arms were recorded in Worcester, c. 1620.
Worcestershire was orchard and farming country with a scattering of old manors. Its gentry were middling rather than great, but a manor was a manor, and holding one was what brought 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 Pardee 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 Worcester.
Origin & History of the Pardee Family in England
The surname Pardee is believed to have roots in the French language, likely derived from the phrase "par Dieu," which translates to "by God." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname for someone who frequently used this expression or perhaps a religious oath. By the early 17th century, the family had established a presence in the English city of Worcester. Records from this period indicate that members of the family were active in the local community as the region underwent significant social and religious changes. As the 1600s progressed, some individuals bearing the name chose to leave England for the American colonies, where they helped shape the development of early settlements. The family name has since persisted through centuries of migration and historical change, maintaining a distinct identity that traces back to these early English roots.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
pard
A medieval term for a leopard or panther.
This name
PardeeA nickname for a person with the swift or spotted characteristics of a leopard.
also spelled
Pardow
Pardowe
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, Parish Registers of Worcester, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
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