A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Harres family of England.
Reg. 0262 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 lion ramp. gu. debruised with a chev. or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Harres Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Harres arms are recorded
The Harres 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 Harres 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 Harres Family in England
The surname Harres is a variation of the name Harris, which originated as a patronymic meaning son of Harry. During the early seventeenth century, the name was firmly established in the historic city of York, England. Records confirm that family members were living in this region by 1620, a time when York served as a major center for trade and religious life in the north. Families with this name often worked as skilled laborers or merchants, contributing to the local economy of the walled city. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Yorkshire, leaving behind traces in parish registers and local legal documents that track their movement through the centuries. This early presence in York suggests that the family was well-integrated into the community during a period of significant change in English history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Henry
Derived from the Germanic name Heimirich meaning home ruler.
This name
HarresA patronymic surname indicating son of Harry or Henry.
also spelled
Harris
Harrys
Harys
Hare
Related arms
Harevariant spelling
Harrisvariant spelling
Harrysvariant spelling
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
York Minster Library, Parish Registers of York, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
