A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hallowell family of England.
Reg. 7593 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Or, on a bend gu. three goats pass. ar. armed or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hallowell Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hallowell arms are recorded
The Hallowell 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 Hallowell 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 Hallowell Family in England
The Hallowell family name is rooted in the geography of Northern England, specifically deriving from the Old English words for a hollow or valley and a spring or stream. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were established in the historic city of York. During this period, York served as a major center for trade and religious life, and families like the Hallowells were often involved in the local merchant guilds or the skilled trades that supported the city’s economy. As the seventeenth century progressed, the family name became more prominent in regional records, reflecting a transition from local craftsmen to landowners and community leaders. This early presence in York suggests that the Hallowells were well-integrated into the social fabric of the North Riding of Yorkshire long before many of the name began to migrate toward the American colonies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Halig-wielle
Old English for holy spring or sacred well.
This name
HallowellDerived from a locational surname referring to someone living near a holy spring or stream.
also spelled
Haliwell
Hallowell
Halywell
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., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
