A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haslem family of Ireland.
Reg. 4150 · 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 Haslem Arms Were Recorded
Map of Ireland showing where the Haslem arms are recorded
The Haslem 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 Haslem 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 Haslem Family in Ireland
The family name Haslem is rooted in the English landscape, with its origins likely tied to the Old English words for the hazel tree and a protected clearing or valley. By the mid-seventeenth century, the name was firmly established in the historic university city of Oxford. Records from 1647 confirm that members of the family were active residents in this region during a time of great political and social upheaval in England. Because Oxford was a central hub for trade, religion, and scholarship, families living there often held roles that connected them to the local parish or the growing urban economy. Over the following generations, the family name spread from these localized roots as individuals sought new opportunities in surrounding counties and eventually across the globe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hasel
Old English word for the hazel tree.
This name
HaslemA topographical name for someone who lived near a hazel tree or a hazel grove.
also spelled
Haslum
Haslem
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Oxfordshire Archives, Oxford City Council Records: Quarter Sessions and Parish Registers, 1647
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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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
