A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hake family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6618 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un arbre terrassé de sin., le fût enfilé de trois couronnes d'or; le champ chapé-ployé, à dextre d'azur à une clé d'or posée en barre, le panneton en haut à sen., et à sen. de gu. à un caducée d'or, posé en bande. L'écu bordé d'or. Cq. cour. C.: 1° une faucille d'or, posée en pal, entre deux pl. d'aut. d'azur et de gu.; 2° un chiffre de deux C affr. et entrelacés, rayonnants, le tout d'or. T.: à dextre un paysan, hab. de sa., coiffé d'un chapeau du même, les bas d'arg., tenant de sa main dextre un bâton du même, appuyé sur le sol; à sen. une grue d'arg., tenant de sa patte sen. un faisceau des licteurs d'or, la hache à sen.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Hake Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Hake arms are recorded
The Hake arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Hake arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Hake Family in Germany
The surname Hake has deep roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it emerged as a descriptive name during the Middle Ages. In the German language, the word "hake" or "haken" refers to a hook, which was a common tool used in agriculture or fishing. It is likely that the first people to carry this name were given it because of their profession or perhaps because they lived near a specific landmark shaped like a hook. By the time the family was documented in Bavaria in 1765, the name had already been established for several generations across various German territories. Families during this era often lived in small, rural communities where their identity was closely tied to the land they farmed and the local customs of their village. As the family moved through the Bavarian landscape, they participated in the local traditions and social structures that defined life in the eighteenth century. This history reflects the broader movement of families who helped shape the cultural and agricultural identity of southern Germany.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. betw. three hakes haurient gu”
DevonDevon, c. 1620
Where the Hake Arms Were Recorded
Devon
Map of England showing where the Hake arms are recorded
The Hake 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 Germany when the Hake 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 Hake Family in England
The surname Hake has deep roots in the English landscape, particularly within the county of Devon where the family was well-established by the early seventeenth century. The name is thought to have originated as a descriptive nickname or an occupational identifier, likely derived from the Old English or Old Norse terms for a hook or a person who caught fish. In the rural communities of Devon during the 1600s, families often lived in small agricultural or coastal settlements where their names reflected their daily work or physical traits. By 1620, the Hake name was already appearing in local parish registers, which served as the primary method for recording births, marriages, and deaths in England at the time. These early records suggest that the family was part of the common citizenry who helped shape the local economy and social structure of the West Country. As the family grew, they remained closely tied to the traditions and geography of the region, leaving behind a legacy that is still visible in the historical documentation of the area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hago
Old High German word for a hook or a curved object.
This name
HakeA nickname for a person with a hooked nose or a maker of hooks.
also spelled
Haake
Hacke
Hack
Haike
Hayke
Related arms
Hackevariant spelling
Hackvariant spelling
Arglesrecorded with Hake, same area
Buckminsterrecorded with Hake, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Kurbayern Hofkammer: Steuer- und Katasterwesen, 1765
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
