A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Halles family of England.
Reg. 4495 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. a chev. embattled counter-embattled or”
EnglandLondon, c. 1603
Where the Halles Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Halles arms are recorded
The Halles arms were recorded in London, c. 1603.
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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in England when the Halles 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 Halles Family in England
The surname Halles carries a long history rooted in the geography and social structure of medieval England. The name is generally classified as a topographic surname, which means it was originally used to identify people who lived near a specific landmark, such as a large hall or a manor house. By the time the family was firmly established in London in 1603, the city was undergoing a period of intense growth and cultural change under the reign of King James I. During this era, families with names like Halles were often involved in the bustling trade networks and merchant guilds that defined the capital. As the family settled into the urban environment, they became part of the complex social fabric of a city that served as the heart of English commerce and political life. Their presence in London during this pivotal year suggests they were part of the rising middle class that helped shape the city into a global center of influence.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
heall
Old English word for a stone building or a large hall.
This name
HallesA topographic name for someone who lived near a large hall or manor house.
also spelled
Halls
Halleis
Hale
Related arms
Halevariant spelling
Hallisvariant spelling
Hallsvariant spelling
Hallysvariant 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
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I, 1603
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