A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hauke family of England.
Reg. 5382 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Purple (Purpure)Means: Royal majesty
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 chev. erminois betw. three pilgrims' staves purp”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hauke Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hauke arms are recorded
The Hauke 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 Hauke 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 Hauke Family in England
The surname Hauke originates from Germanic roots, likely evolving as a descriptive nickname for a person who possessed the keen vision or sharp nature of a hawk. By the early seventeenth century, members of the family had established a presence in the historic city of York, England. During this period, York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration, placing the family in a region defined by its deep medieval heritage and shifting social structures. As the family settled into this urban environment, they became part of the local community during a time of significant transition in English history. Their presence in York by 1620 suggests that they were integrated into the professional or merchant classes of the era, contributing to the development of the city as it navigated the challenges of the early modern period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hugo
Derived from the Germanic element hug meaning heart, mind, or spirit.
This name
HaukeA diminutive form of the name Hugh, signifying a person of intellect or bright spirit.
also spelled
Hawk
Hauk
Hauke
Hawks
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, York City Archives: House Books, 1602–1625
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