Map of Ireland showing where the Hathcock arms are recorded
The Hathcock arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1645.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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 Hathcock 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 Ireland.
Origin & History of the Hathcock Family in Ireland
The surname Hathcock is believed to have originated in England as a topographic name, likely describing someone who lived near a specific type of enclosure or a woodland clearing. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Dublin, Ireland. Records from 1645 indicate that members of the Hathcock family were integrated into the social and economic life of the city during a period of significant political upheaval. As the family moved between England and Ireland, they often adapted to the changing landscapes of the British Isles. Their presence in Dublin suggests that they were part of the broader migration patterns that defined the seventeenth century, as families sought new opportunities across the Irish Sea.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hath
Old English term for a hedge or an enclosure.
This name
HathcockA dweller near a hedge or a fenced enclosure.
also spelled
Hetcock
Heacock
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
National Archives of Ireland. Civil Survey of the County of Dublin. 1654–1656
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. 1991
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