A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hamell family of England.
Reg. 7627 · 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. dancettée or”
BuckinghamBuckingham, c. 1620
Where the Hamell Arms Were Recorded
Buckingham
Map of England showing where the Hamell arms are recorded
The Hamell arms were recorded in Buckingham, c. 1620.
Buckinghamshire was quiet farming country on the road out of London. Court officials and lawyers bought manors there within easy reach of the capital, and a manor was the usual reason to take 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 Hamell 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 Buckingham.
Origin & History of the Hamell Family in England
The Hamell family name has roots that trace back to the English countryside, with documented evidence placing members of the family in Buckinghamshire by the year 1620. During this period, the name was often associated with families living in rural parishes where they worked as landowners or skilled tradespeople. The name itself likely evolved from older regional dialects, reflecting the way local communities identified individuals based on their specific home or occupation. As the family established themselves in Buckingham, they became part of the social fabric of the region during a time of significant political and religious change in England. Their presence in local records from the early 17th century suggests that the Hamells were integrated into the local economy and community life long before many families began migrating to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hamo
A Germanic personal name derived from the element for home.
This name
HamellA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Hamo.
also spelled
Hamill
Hamyll
Related arms
Hamillvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Buckinghamshire Archives, Bishop’s Transcripts of Parish Registers, 1620
Chibnall, A.C., Sherington: Fiefs and Fields of a Buckinghamshire Village, 1965
Reed, Michael, Buckinghamshire, 1993
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