A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hable family of England.
Reg. 5998 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. a chev. canton and bend gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hable Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hable arms are recorded
The Hable arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Hable arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Hable Family in England
The history of the Hable family name traces back to the early seventeenth century, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the city of York by 1620. During this period, York served as a major center for trade and religious activity in Northern England. Families living in the city at that time were often involved in the local merchant guilds or the skilled trades that kept the regional economy moving. Because the name appears in local records during this era, it suggests that the Hable family was well-established within the community long before the industrial changes of the later centuries. These early ancestors likely navigated the social and political shifts of the Stuart era while contributing to the daily life and growth of the historic walled city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Habel
A diminutive form of the Hebrew name Abel meaning breath or vapor.
This name
HableA patronymic surname derived from the personal name Abel, signifying son of Abel.
also spelled
Habel
Habbel
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
Collins, Francis, Register of the Freemen of the City of York, 1897
Raine, Angelo, Mediaeval York: A Topographical Survey Based on Original Sources, 1955
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
