A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haskell family of England.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Vairé ar. (another, or) and sa”
The Haskell 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.
Reigning in England when the Haskell arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Haskell is a topographical name that likely originated in England, derived from the Old Norse words for ash tree and kettle or valley. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Haskell family were living in this region by 1620, a time when the city was a major center for trade and religious life. These early ancestors were part of a period of significant social change, as many families began to look toward the American colonies for new opportunities. The name reflects a deep connection to the English landscape, marking the family as long-standing residents of the northern counties before their eventual migration across the Atlantic.
Old Norse name composed of elements meaning god and sacrificial cauldron.
