A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haw family of England.
Reg. 8840 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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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. a chev. betw. ten crosses crosslet gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Haw Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Haw arms are recorded
The Haw 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 Haw 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 Haw Family in England
The surname Haw is considered a locational name, likely originating from individuals who lived near a hedge, an enclosure, or a small hill, as the word "haw" is derived from the Old English term *haga*. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Haw family were active participants in the civic and social life of this northern English hub. During this period, York was a center of trade and religious importance, and families like the Haws often contributed to the local economy as merchants or skilled tradespeople. Their documented residence in such a prominent city suggests that the family was well-integrated into the urban fabric of England during the transition into the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haga
An Old English or Germanic term for an enclosure or hedge.
This name
HawA topographic name for someone who lived near a fenced enclosure or hedge.
also spelled
Hau
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Smith, A.H., The Place-Names of the East Riding of Yorkshire and York, 1937
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
York City Archives, Freemen of the City of York Registers
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