Abraham Family Crest framed artprint

The Abraham Family Crest framed and printed on museum-quality matte paper. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

A meaningful gift for family occasions—whether it’s a milestone birthday, a housewarming or a wedding, this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Abraham

The surname Abraham is a patronymic name of ancient Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical personal name Avraham, which translates to "father of a multitude" or "father of many nations." The name was introduced extensively across Western Europe, particularly in England, France, and Germany, during the high medieval period following the Crusades. Returning knights, pilgrims, and religious movements popularized biblical names, which subsequently stabilized as hereditary family surnames by the thirteenth century. Early official documentation of the surname appears in the English Hundred Rolls of 1273, which records individuals such as John Abraham in Bedfordshire and Thome Abraham in Norfolk.

The symbolism of the Abraham coat of arms

The first individual explicitly credited with this coat of arms is John Abraham (also recorded under the older spelling, John de Adburgham). His family had held lands in Lancashire since the 12th century by royal gift of King Henry II. By the late 14th century, the family had stabilized the surname as Abraham, and this specific baseline shield (Azure, a sun in splendor or) was used to denote their primary manorial line.

The Shield Color: The deep blue background (azure) traditionally represents loyalty, truth, strength, and celestial devotion.

The Sun in Splendor: The central charge features a golden sun depicted with a human face and surrounded by alternating straight and wavy rays. In traditional heraldry, gold signifies honor, majesty, and generosity. The sun itself symbolizes absolute authority, glory, and divine providence; its straight rays represent light and truth, while the wavy rays represent heat and life-giving energy.

About the artist

Each crest featured on this site is a faithful reproduction of an original artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. His designs are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records sourced from prestigious heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and intricate detail, these artworks serve as perfect, thoughtful gifts for family and friends on any special occasion.

Product details

• Printed with water-based inks.
• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included

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This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.