A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hasting family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6932 · Britain, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à une manche mal-taillée de gu.”
Britainc. 1339
Where the Hasting Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of Britain showing where the Hasting arms are recorded
The Hasting arms were recorded in Britain, c. 1339.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Kent.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats 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 Britain in this period.
Edward III of England
Sovereign of the period
Edward III of England
1327–1377
Reigning in Britain when the Hasting arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Britain.
Origin & History of the Hasting Family in Britain
The history of the Hasting family name in Britain is deeply rooted in the landscape of the Middle Ages. While the name is often associated with the famous coastal town in Sussex, records confirm that members of the family were firmly established in the county of Kent by 1339. During this period, surnames were still evolving from simple descriptions of a person's home or occupation into permanent family identifiers. The name likely originated as a locative surname, meaning it was used to identify individuals who hailed from a specific settlement or geographic feature. By the fourteenth century, the family had integrated into the local social fabric of Kent, participating in the agricultural and legal life of the region. This transition from a regional descriptor to a hereditary family name reflects the broader shift in British society as families began to solidify their identities across generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 fesse gu. and az. a lion ramp. or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hasting Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hasting arms are recorded
The Hasting 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 Britain when the Hasting 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 Hasting Family in England
The surname Hasting originates from the Old English word *hæst*, which describes a person who is violent, hasty, or impetuous in nature. While the name is often associated with the famous battle of 1066, families bearing this name established roots in various regions of England over the following centuries as they moved from rural settlements into growing urban centers. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Hasting family were well-established in the city of York. During this period, York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration, and families living there were often involved in local commerce or the craft guilds that defined the city’s economy. These early residents helped shape the local community, leaving behind traces in parish registers and legal documents that provide a window into the daily lives of families during the early seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haesta
An Old English personal name derived from the word for violent.
This name
HastingRefers to the people or followers of a man named Haesta.
also spelled
Hasting
Hastinges
Hastyngs
Hastinge
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
The National Archives, Court of Common Pleas: Plea Rolls, CP 40
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maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
