A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haslam family of Ireland.
Reg. 5621 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
leafHappiness and abundance
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
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)
“Ar. a cross betw. four hazel leaves slipped ppr. a crescent for diff”
OxfordOxford, c. 1647
Where the Haslam Arms Were Recorded
Map of Ireland showing where the Haslam arms are recorded
The Haslam arms were recorded in Oxford, c. 1647.
Oxfordshire was farming country with the university at its centre, and both produced families of standing. Scholars and lawyers who did well bought manors nearby, and holding a manor was the ordinary route to a 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 Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Ireland when the Haslam arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Oxford.
Origin & History of the Haslam Family in Ireland
The surname Haslam is of English origin and is classified as a topographic name, meaning it was likely given to people who lived near a specific natural landmark. The name is derived from the Old English words "hæsel," meaning hazel tree, and "ham," which refers to a homestead or an enclosed settlement. This suggests that the earliest ancestors bearing this name lived near a grove of hazel trees or a farmstead characterized by such vegetation. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Oxford, as evidenced by records from 1647. During this period, the family was integrated into the local community, likely participating in the trade and academic life that defined the city. Over time, the name spread from its regional roots to become a recognized part of the English landscape, reflecting the movement and growth of families across the country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hasel
Old English term for the hazel tree or hazelnut shrub.
This name
HaslamDerived from a topographical location near a valley or grove of hazel trees.
also spelled
Haslum
Haslem
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
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-Names, 1960
cross symbolChristian faith and service
leafHappiness and abundance
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
cross symbolChristian faith and service
leafHappiness and abundance
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
