Map of England showing where the Strader arms are recorded
The Strader 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 Strader 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 Strader Family in England
The Strader family name is believed to have roots in the Germanic regions of Europe, where it likely functioned as an occupational or descriptive surname. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established a presence in York, England, by the year 1620. During this era, families often migrated across the North Sea due to shifting trade routes and the search for new economic opportunities in growing urban centers. As these individuals settled into English life, the name underwent minor phonetic changes to fit local speech patterns. The presence of the family in York suggests they were part of a mobile population that helped shape the social and commercial landscape of the city during the early Stuart period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
strada
Latin term for a paved road or way.
This name
StraderAn occupational name for someone who lived or worked near a main road.
also spelled
Stradly
Stradleigh
Stradlay
Stradlie
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. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Records: Probate Records and Parish Registers, 1620
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