A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hamon family of England.
Reg. 7863 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ar. a chev. gu. a chief az”
OxfordOxford, c. 1574
Where the Hamon Arms Were Recorded
Oxford
Map of England showing where the Hamon arms are recorded
The Hamon arms were recorded in Oxford, c. 1574.
Oxfordshire was farming country with the university at its centre, and both produced families of standing. Scholars and lawyers who did well bought manors nearby, and holding a manor was the ordinary route to a coat of 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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in England when the Hamon 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 Oxford.
Origin & History of the Hamon Family in England
The surname Hamon is rooted in the ancient Germanic name Haimo, which eventually evolved into the Old French form Hamon. This name became popular in England following the Norman Conquest, as it was brought over by settlers who favored its strong, traditional sound. By the late sixteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Oxford. Records from 1574 confirm that members of the Hamon family were active participants in the local community during this era of rapid academic and social growth. As the name moved through generations, it shifted from a personal given name to a permanent family identifier, reflecting the family's long-standing integration into the fabric of English society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haimo
A Germanic name derived from the word for home or house.
This name
HamonA surname originating from a personal name meaning home ruler or master of the house.
also spelled
Hamond
Hammond
Related arms
Hammondvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Hanks, Patrick, Dictionary of American Family Names, 2003
Oxfordshire History Centre, Oxford City Council Records
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
