A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haskins family of England.
Reg. 9273 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Per chev. gu. and az. a chev. engr. or, betw. three lions ramp. ar”
SurreyOxted · Surrey, c. 1620
Where the Haskins Arms Were Recorded
Surrey
Map of England showing where the Haskins arms are recorded
The Haskins arms were recorded in Surrey, c. 1620.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Haskins 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 Surrey.
Origin & History of the Haskins Family in England
The surname Haskins is a patronymic name, which means it originated from the first name of an ancestor. It is derived from the medieval given name Haskin, which served as a diminutive form of the name Hasculf. This name has ancient roots, likely stemming from Old Norse or Germanic origins that were brought to England during the medieval period. By the year 1620, the family was well-established in the county of Surrey. During this era, families with this name were often involved in local agriculture or trade, living as common citizens in the growing communities of southern England. As the name evolved over several generations, it became a fixed family identifier passed down from parents to their children, reflecting the linguistic shifts of the English language during the transition from the Middle Ages to the early modern period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hasculf
A Germanic name composed of elements meaning spear and wolf.
This name
HaskinsA patronymic surname meaning son of little Hasculf or son of Haskins.
also spelled
Haskyn
Haskyns
Related arms
Caustonrecorded with Haskins, same area
Hoskinsrecorded with Haskins, same area
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, 1991
Cottle, Basil, The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames, 1967
The National Archives, Surrey Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
