Englishe: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Anyone researching Englishe should also look under English.

The name is generally explained as “An Englishman”. The extra “e” in Englishe is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Englis.

Heraldry and the Englishe name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the English surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Englishe family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.