A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hammet family of England.
Reg. 9621 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Per fesse ar. and gu. a pale counterchanged, over all a lion ramp. erminois, on a canton of the second five fleurs-de-lis or”
Englandc. 1803
Where the Hammet Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hammet arms are recorded
The Hammet arms were recorded in England, c. 1803.
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.
George III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1801–1820
Reigning in England when the Hammet 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 Hammet Family in England
The surname Hammet is an ancient name with roots tied to the Old English language. It is generally considered a topographic name, which means it was originally used to describe someone who lived near a specific landmark, such as a piece of enclosed land or a homestead. By the time the family was firmly established in York in 1803, the name had already been passed down through many generations of laborers and tradespeople. During the early nineteenth century, York was a bustling center of commerce and industry, and families like the Hammets were often part of the growing urban population that supported the city's trade networks. While the exact origins of the family's migration to the region remain a subject of local study, their presence in the city records during this era highlights their role as part of the working fabric of Northern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haimo
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for home.
This name
HammetA patronymic surname meaning son of Haimo, denoting a descendant of the home ruler.
also spelled
Hammat
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
York City Archives, Parish Registers of York St. Michael le Belfrey, 1803
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
