The Joseph Family Crest framed artprint. 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.
The origin of the name Joseph
Joseph is an ancient patronymic and personal surname derived from the biblical Hebrew name Yosef (meaning "may He add" or "God shall increase"). Introduced across Western Europe during the Middle Ages by returning Crusaders and widespread across Wales, England, and France, families bearing the name established respected seats as civic leaders, scholars, and landholders. Codified early in administrative records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire (Henry Joseph).
The symbolism of the Joseph coat of arms
Serene and agricultural, the Joseph coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with three golden wheat sheaves (garbs) in chief, set above golden and green chevrons in base. In classical heraldry, the deep blue shield symbolises loyalty, truth, and faith, while the three golden wheat sheaves denote agricultural abundance, peace, and divine blessing over family lands. The lower chevrons represent architectural protection, hope, and land tenure. Below, the motto scroll displays Fratres habitent inter se concordes, translating to "Let brothers dwell together in harmony." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in British heraldic registers and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Sir Samuel Joseph (18th Century): English civic leader, magistrate, and philanthropist.
Lady Esther Joseph (19th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and community benefactor in London rolls.
Morris Joseph (1848–1930): Famed British cleric, author, and religious scholar.
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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