A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hattar family of England.
Reg. 1878 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Paly of six or and gu. on a chief of the second a griffin pass. ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hattar Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hattar arms are recorded
The Hattar 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 England when the Hattar 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 Hattar Family in England
The Hattar family name has roots that trace back to the early seventeenth century in the historic city of York, England. By 1620, records indicate that members of the family were already established residents within this northern hub, which was a significant center for trade and religious life at the time. The name itself likely evolved from occupational or descriptive origins common in medieval English naming traditions, reflecting the daily lives and roles of those early ancestors. Living in York during this period meant the family witnessed a time of great social change as the city transitioned through the Stuart era. These early generations helped shape the local community, leaving behind a legacy that links the family name to the enduring history of one of England’s oldest cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hatt
A Germanic term referring to a hood or a covering for head.
This name
HattarAn occupational surname for a maker or seller of hats.
also spelled
Hattar
Hattor
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
Collins, Francis, Register of the Freemen of the City of York, 1897
Palliser, David M., Tudor York, 1979
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
