A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hamling family of England.
Reg. 0346 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Gu. fretty ar. the field replenished with fleurs-de-lis or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hamling Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hamling arms are recorded
The Hamling 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 Hamling 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 Hamling Family in England
The family name Hamling likely originated as a locational or descriptive surname in England, evolving from Old English roots that often denoted a person living near a specific homestead or meadow. By the early seventeenth century, historical records confirm that members of the Hamling family were well-established in the city of York. During this period, York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration, placing the family in a bustling urban environment characterized by medieval architecture and a strong sense of civic duty. As residents of such a significant city, early Hamlings were likely involved in the local merchant guilds or the skilled trades that supported the regional economy. Their presence in York by 1620 suggests that the family had already put down deep roots in the community, participating in the daily life and social structures of a city that was then transitioning through the complexities of the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hamel
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for home or house.
This name
HamlingA patronymic surname meaning son of Hamel, indicating descent from a person with that name.
also spelled
Hamelyn
Hamling
Hamlyn
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, 1620
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
