A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hagin family of England.
Reg. 3841 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Or, a fesse betw. three cramp-irons sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hagin Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hagin arms are recorded
The Hagin 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 Hagin 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 Hagin Family in England
The Hagin family name has roots that stretch back to the early seventeenth century in the historic city of York, England. By 1620, records indicate that members of the family were already established residents within this northern hub, which served as a major center for commerce and religion at the time. The name likely evolved from older linguistic roots, possibly linked to occupational descriptions or local topographical features common in the Yorkshire region. During this era, families in York often lived near the city walls or within the shadow of the great Minster, working in trades that supported the local economy. As the seventeenth century progressed, the Hagin name became part of the fabric of the community, reflecting the steady lives of English citizens during a period of significant social and political change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hagan
Derived from the Gaelic word for a little fire or flame.
This name
HaginAn English locational or occupational surname likely denoting a dweller near a hedge or enclosure.
also spelled
Haagen
Haggen
Hagenh
Hagan
Hagin
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
