Widdup Family Crest framed artprint

Celebrate your family heritage with a gift that will be genuinely cherished – the Widdup Family Crest framed and printed on museum-quality matte paper. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

It may well stay on the wall for generations to come!

Symbolism of the Widdup family crest

The Widdup coat of arms is a rare and distinctive heraldic display, characterized by a shield often featuring three crosses set against a white or silver background. Also featured is a red chevron representing a roof – a symbol of generosity and protection. Resting upon the wreath of the crest is a red cockerel – a symbol of courage, vigilance, and warlike spirit.

Origins of the Widdup name

The name Widdup is a unique and ancient surname of English origin, primarily rooted in the northern counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. It is classified as a "topographic" or "locational" name, derived from the Old English words widu (meaning "wood") and hop (meaning "a small, enclosed valley" or "hollow"). Historically, the name would have identified someone who lived in or near a "wooded valley." This connection to the landscape suggests that the early Widdups were stewards of the land, likely established in the rugged and beautiful valleys of the Pennines during the medieval period.

The Widdup surname has maintained a presence in northern England, with records appearing in church registers and land rolls as early as the 13th and 14th centuries. During the Industrial Revolution, many members of the Widdup family moved from their ancestral valleys to the growing urban centers of the North, eventually spreading as far as New Zealand.

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 and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.

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

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.

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

About the artist

Each crest on this site is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. Éamonn’s designs are carefully researched and based on the earliest available records from a variety of heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make the perfect gift for any occasion with family and friends.

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

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction. Family Crests Store ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU and USA standards.

Don't see your family name?

If you'd like a name added to the collection, please get in touch.