A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haddick family of England.
Reg. 3519 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 cross sa. in the first quarter”
LancasterLancaster, c. 1620
Where the Haddick Arms Were Recorded
Lancaster
Map of England showing where the Haddick arms are recorded
The Haddick arms were recorded in Lancaster, c. 1620.
Lancashire was divided among a great many small landed families, more than most northern counties. Estates were passed down whole rather than split up, so the same names hold the same ground for centuries in the records.
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 Haddick 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 Lancaster.
Origin & History of the Haddick Family in England
The family name Haddick has roots that trace back to the northern regions of England, with documented evidence placing members of the family in Lancaster as early as 1620. During this period, Lancaster was a bustling market town and a significant administrative center, which likely provided opportunities for families to establish themselves through trade or local craftsmanship. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older Northern English or Scottish surnames, possibly evolving from nicknames or descriptive terms used to identify individuals in small, close-knit communities. As the family settled in the Lancashire area, they became part of the local social fabric, living through a time of great religious and political change in England. By maintaining a presence in the region for centuries, the Haddick family contributed to the local history of the North West, reflecting the broader patterns of migration and settlement that defined early modern English life.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hadd
A diminutive form of the Germanic personal name Hadu meaning battle.
This name
HaddickA patronymic surname indicating son of the battle-hardened or warrior-like individual.
also spelled
Haddok
Haddick
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Lancashire Archives, Lancaster Parish Church Baptismal and Marriage Registers, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
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