A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hatherly family of England.
Reg. 8536 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. on a bend gu”
EnglandLondon, c. 1412
Where the Hatherly Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Hatherly arms are recorded
The Hatherly arms were recorded in London, c. 1412.
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.
Henry IV of England
Sovereign of the period
Henry IV of England
1399–1413
Reigning in England when the Hatherly 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 Hatherly Family in England
The family name Hatherly is a locational surname that originated in England, likely derived from a place name meaning a clearing or meadow where hawthorn bushes grew. While the name is tied to various regions, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in London by 1412. During this period, the city was a bustling center of trade and craft, suggesting that early Hatherlys were likely involved in the urban economy as merchants or skilled tradespeople. As the family grew, they expanded from these early city roots into other parts of the country, carrying the name across different social and professional landscapes. This transition from a specific geographic location to a recognized family name reflects the common patterns of movement and social development in medieval England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hag-leah
Old English words for a hawthorn tree and a woodland clearing.
This name
HatherlyRefers to a person who lived near a meadow or clearing filled with hawthorn bushes.
also spelled
Hatherly
Hatherleigh
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
London Metropolitan Archives, Court of Hustings, Deeds and Wills, 1412
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
