A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heming family of England.
Reg. 4325 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. a water bouget sa”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Heming Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Heming arms are recorded
The Heming 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 Heming 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 Heming Family in England
The surname Heming is rooted in Old Norse and Old English traditions, originating as a patronymic name that means son of Hemming. The name Hemming itself likely derives from the Old Norse word *hemma*, which refers to a shape or a garment, or it may be linked to the name Hemma. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Heming family were living in York by 1620, a time when the city served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration. During this period, families with this name were often integrated into the local urban economy, contributing to the growth and daily life of the region. As the family settled into the area, they became part of the long history of northern English lineages that helped shape the social fabric of Yorkshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hemma
Old Germanic element meaning home or settlement.
This name
HemingA patronymic surname derived from a nickname for someone living at a homestead.
also spelled
Hemminge
Related arms
Carterrecorded with Heming, same area
Squirerecorded with Heming, same area
Vernonrecorded with Heming, same area
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
Hanks, Patrick, Dictionary of American Family Names, 2003
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
York City Archives, Freemen of the City of York Registers
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water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
