A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haldenby family of England.
Reg. 1302 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Vert a fesse betw. three covered cups or”
YorkHaldenby · York, c. 1620
Where the Haldenby Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Haldenby arms are recorded
The Haldenby arms were recorded in York, c. 1620.
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 Haldenby 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 York.
Origin & History of the Haldenby Family in England
The family name Haldenby originates from a place name in the East Riding of Yorkshire, specifically a small village near the River Ouse. In Old Norse, the name combines the personal name Haldan with the suffix by, which refers to a farmstead or a settlement. This indicates that the family likely took their surname from the land they occupied during the medieval period rather than from an occupation or a physical trait. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Haldenby family were active in the urban life of the city during this time. This transition from a rural village origin to an established presence in a major regional center reflects the broader movement of families seeking new opportunities in trade and administration during the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Halden
Old Norse personal name meaning half or slope and Dane
This name
HaldenbyA settlement or farmstead belonging to a person named Halden
also spelled
Haldenbie
Haldenbee
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Smith, A. H., The Place-Names of the East Riding of Yorkshire and York, 1937
Bardsley, C. W., A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York, Archbishop of York Probate Records, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
