A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hade family of England.
Reg. 3566 · 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 Hade Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of England showing where the Hade arms are recorded
The Hade 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 Hade 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 Hade Family in England
The family name Hade has deep roots in the historical landscape of Kent, England, where members of the family were firmly established by the early seventeenth century. The name is thought to be topographical in origin, likely derived from the Old English word "heafod," which refers to a headland or a ridge of high ground. Families living near these distinct natural landmarks often adopted the name to identify their place of residence within the local community. By 1620, the Hade family was integrated into the social and agricultural fabric of the Kentish countryside, a region known for its strong ties to the land and its proximity to the trade routes of the English Channel. As the family grew, they contributed to the local economy and parish life, leaving behind records in church registers and legal documents that trace their presence through the generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hada
Old English term referring to a person or a hood.
This name
HadeA topographical name for someone living near a boundary or a descriptive nickname for a hooded individual.
also spelled
Hade
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Kent Archives, Canterbury Cathedral Archives: Parish Registers of Kent, 1620
Cottle, Basil, The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames, 1967
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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
