A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haymon family of England.
Reg. 6898 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
Colours
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)
“Gu. three cocks' heads erased or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Haymon Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Haymon arms are recorded
The Haymon 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 Haymon 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 Haymon Family in England
The surname Haymon is believed to have roots in medieval England, where it likely evolved as a variation of the personal name Haimon or Haymo. These names were of Germanic origin and became popular across Europe following the Norman Conquest. By the early 17th century, the Haymon family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 indicate that members of the family were active participants in the civic and social life of this northern hub. During this era, families often settled in specific regions for generations, and the Haymons were no exception as they integrated into the local economy and community life of Yorkshire. Their presence in such a prominent administrative center suggests that they were well-regarded members of the local population during a time of significant transition in English history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haimo
A Germanic name derived from the word for home or house.
This name
HaymonA patronymic surname signifying a descendant of someone named Haimo, meaning home ruler.
also spelled
Heiman
Hyman
Haymon
Heyman
Haiman
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
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
