A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hamond family lines. Documented in 3 countries.
Reg. 7059 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. au chev. de sa., ch. de trois coquilles d'or et acc. en chef de deux tourt. du sec., ch. chacun d'un martinet du champ, et en p. d'une couronne de chêne de sin.; à la bord. engr. de sin. (Hamond); aux 2 et 3 d'or à trois roses de gu., au chef de sa., ch. de trois coquilles du champ (Graeme). Deux cq., le 1 timbré d'une couronne navale d'or. C.: 1º une tête d'aigle de sa.; 2º deux bras de carn., mouv. de nuées, retirant une tête de mort d'une pique; la tête surm. d'une couronne de marquis et le tout accosté de deux palmes, au nat. Au-dessus de ce cimier un listel inscrit des mots SEPULTO VIRESCO. S.: une aigle reg. de sa., et une cigogne au nat., tous deux coll. d'une couronne navale d'or, enchaînée du même. D.: PARATUS ET FIDELIS.”
Francec. 1783
Where the Hamond Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Hamond arms are recorded
The Hamond arms were recorded in France, c. 1783.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 France in this period.
Louis XVI of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XVI of France
1774–1791
Reigning in France when the Hamond arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Hamond Family in France
The name Hamond traces its roots to the Germanic personal name Haimo, which eventually evolved into various forms across Northern Europe. By the time the family established a documented presence in the region of Bretagne during the late 18th century, the name had become deeply integrated into the local social fabric. In the years leading up to 1783, families bearing this name in France were often found in rural communities where they worked as landowners or skilled tradespeople. The name reflects a long history of migration and cultural blending, as the linguistic traditions of the Frankish people merged with the local customs of Brittany. These early ancestors lived through a period of significant social change, and their presence in official records from the 1780s highlights their role as established members of the provincial population during the final years of the French monarchy.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Or, five crescents in cross az”
HantsHants, c. 1620
Where the Hamond Arms Were Recorded
Hants
Map of England showing where the Hamond arms are recorded
The Hamond arms were recorded in Hants, c. 1620.
Hampshire had the naval dockyards at Portsmouth on one side and good farmland on the other. Sea money and land money both bought estates, and an estate was what brought a family its 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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in France when the Hamond 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 Hants.
Origin & History of the Hamond Family in England
The surname Hamond traces its roots back to the Old Germanic name Haimo, which arrived in England following the Norman Conquest. Over several centuries, the name evolved through various spellings as it became established among the English population. By the early 17th century, records confirm that members of the Hamond family were firmly settled in the county of Hampshire. This region was a hub of activity during the 1620s, as many families were preparing for the social and economic shifts that defined the era. The presence of the family in Hampshire during this time suggests they were well-integrated into the local community, likely participating in the agricultural or maritime trades that supported the coastal economy. As the name spread across the English countryside, it became a lasting marker of the family’s long-standing connection to the history and development of the region.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Or, five crescents in cross az. on a canton of the last an ostrich's feather in pale ar”
SurreyChertsey · Surrey, c. 1607
Where the Hamond Arms Were Recorded
Map of Wales showing where the Hamond arms are recorded
The Hamond arms were recorded in Surrey, c. 1607.
Surrey sat just south of London and filled up with families who had made money in the City. Buying an estate there was the usual next step, and an estate 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 Wales in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in France when the Hamond arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Wales
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 Surrey.
Origin & History of the Hamond Family in Wales
The surname Hamond traces its roots to the Germanic name Haimo, which arrived in Britain following the Norman Conquest. While the family established a notable presence in Surrey by 1607, the name also found a foothold in Wales during the medieval period as English administrative influence expanded into the region. In Welsh records, the name often appeared in areas where English settlers and officials interacted with local populations, particularly in border counties and coastal towns. Over time, the spelling evolved as it was recorded by clerks who adapted the name to fit local phonetic patterns. By the early seventeenth century, families bearing this name were well-integrated into the social and economic fabric of their respective communities, moving from their origins as landholders or tradespeople into established roles within local society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haimo
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for home.
This name
HamondA patronymic surname signifying descendant of the one who rules the home.
also spelled
Hammond
Hamont
Hamon
Hammon
Related arms
Prattsimilar arms
Hammondvariant spelling
Hamendvariant spelling
Hammonvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Morbihan Departmental Archives, Série E: État civil et registres paroissiaux de Bretagne, 1783
Nègre, Ernest, Toponymie générale de la France, 1990
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