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  Coverdale Family Crest / Coverdale Coat of ArmsThe surname of COVERDALE was a locational name 'of Coverdale', a place in Richmondshire, in the North Riding of County Yorkshire. The origin of badges and emblems, are traced to the earliest times, although, Heraldry, in fact, cannot be traced later than the 12th century, or at furthest the 11th century. At first armorial bearings were probably like surnames and assumed by each warrior at his free will and pleasure, his object being to distinguish himself from others. It has long been a matter of doubt when bearing Coats of Arms first became hereditary. It is known that in the reign of Henry V (1413-1422), a proclamation was issued, prohibiting the use of heraldic ensigns to all who could not show an original and valid right, except those 'who had borne arms at Agincourt'. The College of Arms (founded in 1483) is the Royal corporation of heralds who record proved pedigrees and grant armorial bearings. Early records of the name mention William Covedale who was documented in Yorkshire in the year 1273, and Johannes Coverdale of Yorkshire was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379. Later instances of the name include a Miles Coverdale who was translator of the Bible, was born in 1488. Francis Coverdall and Debbora were married at St. James's, Clerkenwell, London in 1625. Thomas Coverdale and Sarah Miles were married at St. George's, Hanover Square, London in 1809. Before the 1066 Conquest names were rare in England, the few examples found were mainly adopted by those of the clergy or one who had taken holy orders. In 1086 the conquering Duke William of Normandy commanded the Domesday Book. He wanted to know what he had and who held it, and the Book describes Old English society under its new management in minute detail. It was then that surnames began to be taken for the purposes of tax-assessment. The nobles and the upper classes were first to realise the prestige of a second name, but it was not until the 15th century that most people had acquired a second name. The Rose depicted in the arms is used as a distinction for the seventh son. The Distinction of Houses are used to distinguish the younger from the elder branches of a family, and to show from what line each is descended. |
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