A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hains family of England.
Reg. 0545 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. on a fesse betw. three annulets gu. as many ducal coronets or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hains Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hains arms are recorded
The Hains 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 Hains 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 Hains Family in England
The family name Hains has deep roots in England, with historical records placing members of the family in the city of York as early as 1620. During this period, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Haynes or Hanes, reflecting the way scribes recorded names phonetically in parish registers. The name itself is believed to be a patronymic, meaning it was originally derived from a shortened version of the name Henry. Families with this name were often part of the growing merchant or artisan classes in northern English cities, where they contributed to the local economy and community life. As the seventeenth century progressed, individuals carrying the name Hains became part of the broader movement of people traveling from England to the American colonies, helping to spread the name across the Atlantic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Johannes
Hebrew origin meaning God is gracious.
This name
HainsA patronymic surname derived from a medieval diminutive of John, meaning son of John.
also spelled
Haines
Haynes
Hanes
Haine
Hayne
Related arms
Hainevariant spelling
Hainesvariant spelling
Haynevariant spelling
Haynesvariant spelling
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
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Records: Parish Registers of York, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
