2006-10-30 03:11:36 · 8 answers · asked by terri 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
There is no such thing. Coats of Arma and Crests were granted to specific individuals and inherited by their oldest legitimate son. So, if your last name is Smith, Carpenter, Miller or Johnson, you'll have dozens to choose from.
Merchants who sell coffee mugs, plaques and elaborately decorated parchment-like scrolls perpetuate the myth of a "family" coat of arms. What you get is one issued to someone who has your surname. He may or may not be someone related to you.
To take an extreme case, if your ancestor's surname was "Zimmerman" (German for "Carpenter") or "Cook" in Polish or "Baker" in Bulgarian, and he changed it so people could spell it, what you'll get is a C of A issued to some Englishman who was 600 years and hundreds of miles from your ancestral roots.
Just Google ["coat of arms" {surname}] to see a wide selection at attractive prices from several such merchants.
2006-10-30 03:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends what family, from where, where you are. The best way is to go to place where your ancestors come from or where your last name is prevalent. There are many stores that specialize in that sort of thing. For example, there are many stores which sell things in British family tartans and such. Many cultures/countries have some sort of shop in larger cities delaing with that sort of thing. Websearch might work but many organizations with that kind of info want money in exchange. Some family names are difficult to find information on--it depends on the vitality of your clan.
2006-10-30 03:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by AJ F 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-11-03 00:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looked on google images seached the last name with a family crest.varified it but looking at a libery and other websites easiest way.
2006-10-30 03:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by THE GENERAL DUTCH 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just Google your last name and the words "coat of arms."
2006-10-30 03:13:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your Government. They know everything, omg, how scary is that.
2006-10-30 03:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
whats your last name if you add it then i can probably help
2006-10-30 03:13:22 · answer #7 · answered by bao187 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes. click here: http://www.allfamilycrests.com/
2006-10-30 03:14:24 · answer #8 · answered by anotherpainintheazz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋