The Newman Family Crest Rocks Glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. 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 Newman
Newman is an ancient English status surname derived from Old English niwe-mann (meaning "newcomer," "stranger," or "newly settled tenant of a manorial estate"). Originating during the Saxon era and expanding rapidly across Devon (Mamhead), Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire following the 1066 Norman Conquest, the House of Newman rose to prominent landed standing as High Sheriffs, magistrates, and churchmen. Codified early in feudal rolls, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire (Robert le Niweman).
The symbolism of the Newman coat of arms
Commanding and noble, the Newman coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with three argent / silver or white lions rampant (two in chief, one in base). In classical heraldry, the deep blue field symbolises loyalty, truth, and faith, while the three silver lions rampant represent supreme courage, heroic leadership, unblemished judicial purity, and noble protection of family lands across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a plume of blue and gold feathers, symbolising noble elevation and light. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Devon and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry.
Historical figures
Sir Edward Newman (16th Century): High Sheriff and landed gentleman in Gloucestershire.
Lady Mary Newman (17th Century): English gentlewoman recorded in Devon land charters.
Saint John Henry Newman (1801–1890): Celebrated English cardinal, theologian, scholar, and canonized saint.
Product details
- Classic rocks glass with family crest
- Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
- Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
- Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
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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