A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haine family of England.
Reg. 9197 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 chev. gu. betw. three martlets sa”
DevonDevon, c. 1620
Where the Haine Arms Were Recorded
Devon
Map of England showing where the Haine arms are recorded
The Haine 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 Haine 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 Haine Family in England
The surname Haine is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, where it likely originated as a descriptive name for people living near a hedge or a fenced enclosure. The word derives from the Old English term "haga," which referred to a hawthorn bush or a protected piece of land. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Devon. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Haine family were active in this region, where they were often involved in local agriculture and community life. As the name spread across the English countryside, it evolved into various spellings, yet it remained closely tied to the rural traditions and the rugged geography of the West Country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hagano
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for hawthorn or hedge.
This name
HaineA topographic name for someone who lived near a hedge or an enclosure.
also spelled
Hayne
Hane
Hains
Haynes
Hayns
Related arms
Hainsvariant spelling
Haynevariant spelling
Haynesvariant spelling
Haynsvariant spelling
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
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, 1960
The National Archives, Exchequer: King's Remembrancer: Lay Subsidy Rolls, 1620
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, Parish Registers of Devon, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
