Located in Ashland, Kentucky, The Name Center is a family-owned business specializing in many fine heraldry gifts. We have been in business since 1999.  The Name Center has a full line of products to present your family name. Products include family name histories, coat of arms, and embroidered clothing. Scottish Clan Badges and genealogy books are among our top selling items. Through our association with the Historical Research Center, we are able to provide name origins for some of the more hard to find names.

You are linked to the past by your family name, which has been in existence for hundreds of years. What is its origin? Was it taken from the name of a village..an occupation..an ancient landmark? Who were your ancestors who proudly bore this fine family name? These mysteries can be answered by The Name Center, compiled and presented on the unique Family Name History scroll. It reveals the origin and meaning of your name, vital facts about people who carried it, intriguing details and the earliest records found.

We have over one million surnames in our database. To find out if your name is in our database e-mail us for the details of ordering family name researches.

We are very proud of the various coat of arms that we have in stock. We believe that these make wonderful birthday, anniversary, and Christmas gifts. Please browse our store following the link above and feel free to send us comments. We would love to hear from you.