A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hebblethwaite family of England.
Reg. 8868 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ar. two palets vert, on a canton or, a mullet gu”
NorfolkNorfolk, c. 1620
Where the Hebblethwaite Arms Were Recorded
Norfolk
Map of England showing where the Hebblethwaite arms are recorded
The Hebblethwaite arms were recorded in Norfolk, c. 1620.
Norfolk grew rich on wool and grain, and its wealth was spread among many middling families rather than a few great ones. Households of that kind bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Hebblethwaite 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 Norfolk.
Origin & History of the Hebblethwaite Family in England
The surname Hebblethwaite is a locative name, meaning it originated from a specific place rather than a person’s trade or physical traits. The name is derived from a combination of Old Norse words that describe a clearing or a meadow where hazel trees once grew. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established themselves in Norfolk, specifically appearing in records by 1620. During this period, families often moved from the northern regions of England toward the east to seek new opportunities in farming or trade. As they settled into these new communities, the name remained a clear link to their ancestral roots in the northern landscapes. Over time, the spelling became standardized as the family integrated into the local parish life of Norfolk.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hebel-thveit
Old Norse for a clearing belonging to a man named Hebel.
This name
HebblethwaiteA locational surname originating from a meadow or clearing in Cumbria, England.
also spelled
Hebblethwaite
Heblethwaite
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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Norfolk Record Office, Parish Register Transcripts, 1620
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
