A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hanby family of England.
Reg. 8456 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 cross engr. gu. in the dexter chief quarter an annulet of the second”
LincolnLincoln, c. 1620
Where the Hanby Arms Were Recorded
Lincoln
Map of England showing where the Hanby arms are recorded
The Hanby arms were recorded in Lincoln, c. 1620.
Lincolnshire was rich farming country, and its wealth was spread across many middling families. Households of that size bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Hanby 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 Lincoln.
Origin & History of the Hanby Family in England
The surname Hanby is a locative name, meaning it likely originated from a specific place rather than a trade or personal trait. The name is derived from Old Norse elements, specifically the word "han" and "by," which together suggest a settlement or farmstead associated with a person named Han. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of Lincoln, England. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Hanby family were living and working within this region during a time of significant social and political change. As residents of a major cathedral city, these early family members were likely integrated into the local economy and urban life of Lincolnshire, contributing to the development of the community long before many families began to migrate further afield.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hane-by
Old Norse elements meaning rooster or male bird and a farmstead.
This name
HanbyA habitational name referring to a settlement or farmstead associated with a person named Hane.
also spelled
Hanbie
Hanbey
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, 1960
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Lincolnshire Archives, Lincoln Consistory Court Wills and Inventories, 1620
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
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ringFidelity, and a promise kept
