A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hallman family of England.
Reg. 8949 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
dropletsTears, and grief borne with patience
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Vert a chev. ar. guttée de sang betw. three pheons or”
DevonDevon, c. 1607
Where the Hallman Arms Were Recorded
Devon
Map of England showing where the Hallman arms are recorded
The Hallman arms were recorded in Devon, c. 1607.
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 Hallman 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 Hallman Family in England
The surname Hallman has deep roots in the English landscape, with historical records confirming that members of the family were established in the county of Devon by 1607. The name is generally considered to be topographical in origin, meaning it likely described someone who lived near a specific landmark, such as a large hall or a stone dwelling. During the early seventeenth century, families in Devon were often deeply connected to the local agricultural economy or the burgeoning maritime trade centered in nearby ports. As the family grew, individuals began to move across the region, carrying their name into new parishes and towns. This early presence in the West Country suggests that the Hallmans were part of the stable, land-holding or skilled labor classes that formed the backbone of rural English society during the reign of King James I.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Halh
Old English term for a nook, corner, or remote valley.
This name
HallmanA person who resided in or near a secluded nook or valley.
also spelled
Halleman
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, 1991
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, Parish Register Collection for Devon, 1607
Hoskins, W.G., Devon, 1954
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
dropletsTears, and grief borne with patience
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
dropletsTears, and grief borne with patience
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
