The Jordan Family Crest framed artprint - Irish origin. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
symbolism of the Jordan family crest
This historic coat of arms features a clean white shield divided horizontally across the center by a thick black band, with a matching black lion shown in a steady, walking posture directly below it. The solid white background traditionally represents peace, sincerity, and purity, while the bold black elements signify constancy, determination, and an unyielding strength of will. The central black band mimics a knight's military belt or girdle of honor, an ancient badge of distinction awarded to leaders who successfully shouldered heavy administrative responsibilities. The walking black lion positioned at the base of the shield is a premier emblem of deathless courage, command, and a watchful guardian who acts as a protector of his people.
The origin story of the Jordan name
The surname Jordan is a patronymic and baptismal name with ancient, sacred roots tied directly to the River Jordan in the Middle East, deriving from the Hebrew verb Yarden, which translates historically to "to descend" or "flow down." Following the early medieval Crusades, it became a highly popular custom for returning knights, soldiers, and pilgrims to bring back vials of water from the holy river to baptize their newborn children. This popular baptismal name rapidly transformed into a permanent, hereditary family surname across Europe, with some of the earliest provable factual records appearing in the Hundred Rolls of England in 1273, which lists multiple independent Jordan families established as documented taxpayers.
Over the centuries, several notable
historical figures
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
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.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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