A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hambley family of England.
Reg. 5089 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. on a pale ar. three torteaux”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hambley Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hambley arms are recorded
The Hambley 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 Hambley 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 Hambley Family in England
The surname Hambley is a variant of the name Hambly, which traces its roots back to the old Germanic name Hamel. This name eventually made its way into England through the migration of people from the continent. By the early 17th century, the family had established a presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the family were living and working in this region during a time of great social change in England. Because York was a major center for trade and religious life, families living there often held roles in local guilds or parish administration. Over the centuries, the name evolved in spelling as it moved across different counties, but it remained tied to the early communities that helped build the foundations of Northern English society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hamelin
A diminutive form of the Germanic name Hamo meaning home.
This name
HambleyA patronymic surname derived from a diminutive of the name Hamon or Hamo.
also spelled
Hambleie
Hamble
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1997
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
The National Archives, Parish Registers of York, series PR/YOR
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
