A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hayle family of England.
Reg. 8175 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. eight bars gemelles az. on a canton gu. a lion pass. or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hayle Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hayle arms are recorded
The Hayle 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 Hayle 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 Hayle Family in England
The family name Hayle is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, likely originating as a topographical surname for people who lived near a river or a valley. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a clear presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Hayle family were active participants in the community life of this northern hub during a period of significant social and economic transition. Living in York during this time meant navigating a city defined by its ancient walls, busy merchant guilds, and the lingering influence of the nearby cathedral. These early ancestors were part of a growing urban population that helped shape the local culture and trade networks of Yorkshire. Their presence in the city archives provides a tangible link to the daily lives of families who helped build the foundations of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
halh
Old English term referring to a nook, corner, or secluded valley.
This name
HayleA topographical name for someone who lived in a remote or sheltered hollow.
also spelled
Haile
Heyle
Related arms
Halevariant spelling
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
lionCourage, strength and royalty
