A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hach family of England.
Reg. 6648 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Gu. three demi lions pass. guard. or”
DevonDevon, c. 1620
Where the Hach Arms Were Recorded
Devon
Map of England showing where the Hach arms are recorded
The Hach arms were recorded in Devon, c. 1620.
Devon was a county of small manors and seafaring families. Its gentry were spread thickly across the countryside, and money made at sea often bought an estate, which in turn brought a coat of 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 Hach 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 Devon.
Origin & History of the Hach Family in England
The family name Hach carries a long history that traces back to the rural landscape of Devon, England, during the early seventeenth century. Records confirm that members of the family were established in this region by 1620, a time when many families were deeply connected to the local agricultural economy and the growing maritime trade of the English coast. The name itself likely evolved from older linguistic roots related to the local geography or specific trade skills practiced by early ancestors. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the West Country, contributing to the development of local communities through farming and craftsmanship. By remaining in the same region for generations, the early Hach family helped shape the identity of their home parishes, leaving a lasting mark on the history of Devon.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hatch
A gate or a wicket in a fence or wall.
This name
HachA topographic name for someone who lived near a gate or a forest entrance.
also spelled
Hatch
Hacche
Related arms
Hacchevariant spelling
Hatchvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, Parish Registers of Devon, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
