A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hazard family of England.
Reg. 1467 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Az. two bars ar. on a chief or, three escallops gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hazard Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hazard arms are recorded
The Hazard 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 Hazard 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 Hazard Family in England
The surname Hazard likely originated in medieval France as a descriptive nickname for a person who enjoyed games of chance or took significant risks. The name eventually crossed the English Channel, where it became established among various local populations. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Hazard family were living in the historic city of York. During this period, York was a major center for trade and religious life in Northern England. Families like the Hazards often worked as skilled tradespeople or merchants who contributed to the city's growing economy. As they settled into their community, they became part of the social fabric of the region, helping to shape the local history of the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hasart
An Old French term referring to a game of chance played with dice.
This name
HazardOriginally a nickname for a gambler or someone who took risks.
also spelled
Hasard
Haysard
Related arms
Hasardvariant spelling
Hassardvariant 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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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
