How to Find Your Family Crest

Family crests, also known as a coat of arms, date to medieval times. A warrior wore his coat of arms into battle. A family crest contains different images and colors. The images symbolize characteristics. For example, a boar symbolizes endurance and courage. The color of a family crest indicates a family's class. Family crests can be found using resources found on the Internet.

Instructions

1. Go to a website that features family crests, such as www.allfamilycrests.com or www.houseofnames.com.

2. Type your last name into the "Name:" field located on the website and hit "enter" on the keyboard to view your family crest. The text of the name field may vary. For example, the text for the All Family Crests name field reads as "Find the Name!" while the House of Names field reads as "For Surname."

3. Try an Internet search to locate other facts about your particular family crest or coat of arms once you have discovered its derivations.

References

• 20-20 Site: History of the Family Crest
• The "Meaning" of Coat of Arms

Resources

• All Family Crests
• House of Names