A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haycock family of England.
Reg. 7137 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Erminois an elephant statant az. on a chief of the last the sun in splendour betw. two beehives ppr”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Haycock Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Haycock arms are recorded
The Haycock 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 Haycock 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 Haycock Family in England
The surname Haycock is a topographic name that originated in England during the Middle Ages. It was likely given to people who lived near a distinctive landmark, such as a small, rounded hill that resembled a stack of hay. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Haycock family were established in the historic city of York. During this period, families in northern England often lived near the city walls or worked in the bustling trade districts centered around the River Ouse. As the family grew, they became part of the local community fabric, contributing to the agricultural and mercantile life that defined the region. Over several generations, the name spread from these northern roots to other parts of the country, reflecting the movement of families seeking new opportunities in growing towns and rural parishes.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haga and Coc
Haga refers to an enclosure or hedge, coc means a hillock.
This name
HaycockA topographical name for someone who lived near a hillock within an enclosure.
also spelled
Haycoke
Heycock
Haycok
Related arms
Heacockvariant spelling
Heycockvariant spelling
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
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Records: Parish Registers and Probate Records
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
