A demi-lion rampant sable

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Black
• Bonell
• Bulimore
• Byrde
• Cowden
• Davies
• Eam
• Eames
• Emes
• Emme
• Evens
• Fawcett
• Fife
• Fiffe
• Fonte
• Gerandot
• Glyn
• Gubyon
• Hamill
• Hopkins
• Hopkinson
• Lewin
• Lloyd
• Lyons
• Machie
• Pandolfi
• Priestley
• Traby
• Vaughan
• Wells

Crest Symbolism:

This crest features a demi-lion rampant, colored sable (black), rising from a wreath (torse). In heraldry, the lion is the quintessential emblem of undying courage, bravery, strength, and valour; it is considered the king of beasts and represents a warrior who is fierce in the face of enemies. The "demi" or half-lion retains the symbolism of the full beast, often denoting a specific cadence or branch of a family. The attitude "rampant" (rearing up with paws raised) signifies a readiness for battle and noble ferocity. The tincture "sable" or black traditionally represents constancy, wisdom, and prudence, though it can sometimes denote grief. The wreath at the base represents the twisted silk usually colored in the principal metal and color of the bearer's arms, symbolizing the chivalric support of one's liege.

(Plate 10, Crest 1 Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)