The Rix Coat of Arms

Although not related to my academic research or professional practices, I feel that this material deserves a place on the internet – especially for anyone who has an interest in these same topics. I hope that by posting this here, I might save someone the trouble of repeating my search.

Beginning in November of 2024, and for several weeks after, I spent dozens of hours learning about the heraldic design or “coat of arms” associated with my surname. Its image was present on a banner in my childhood home, but I wished to learn more about its origin, appearance, and meaning. The following is a summary of what I learned. Click on the following buttons to jump to a specific section.


Mosaic Mystery

Rix Family Vault

Photo by Diana Spelman

Possible Origins and a Dead End

Appropriate Use of This Coat of Arms

References