A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hadd family of England.
Reg. 3972 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Vert on a fesse betw. three crosses crosslet fitchée or, as many bucks' heads cabossed az”
KentKent, c. 1620
Where the Hadd Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of England showing where the Hadd arms are recorded
The Hadd arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1620.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats 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 Hadd 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 Kent.
Origin & History of the Hadd Family in England
The surname Hadd is deeply rooted in the English county of Kent, where records confirm the family was well-established by the year 1620. The name is believed to be a patronymic, which means it originated as a short form or nickname for individuals given the name Hadwin or perhaps a variation of the name Haddon. During the early seventeenth century, families with this name were often involved in local agriculture and trade within the rural parishes of Kent. Because the region served as a primary gateway for travel and commerce between London and the European continent, the Hadd family likely benefited from the economic activity of the nearby port towns. Over time, these early settlers helped shape the local community through their work as landowners and tradespeople, leaving a lasting mark on the historical landscape of southeastern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hadde
An Old English personal name derived from the word for battle.
This name
HaddA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Hadde or a variant of Haddock.
also spelled
Hade
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Everitt, Alan, The Community of Kent and the Great Rebellion 1640-1660, 1966
Hasted, Edward, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, 1797
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, PROB 11
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
