Map of Ireland showing where the Hewlett arms are recorded
The Hewlett arms were recorded in Dublin, c. 1662.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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 Ireland in this period.
Charles II of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles II of England
1660–1685
Reigning in Ireland when the Hewlett arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Dublin.
Origin & History of the Hewlett Family in Ireland
The surname Hewlett is a variation of the name Huet, which originated as a diminutive form of the name Hugh. During the medieval period, this name became popular across England and eventually spread to Ireland. By 1662, records confirm that members of the Hewlett family were well established in Dublin. At this time, Dublin was a growing center of trade and administration, and families like the Hewletts often held roles in the city's civic or merchant life. As the family settled into the social fabric of the capital, they became part of the broader migration patterns that defined seventeenth-century Ireland. Over time, the spelling evolved into the modern version used today, reflecting the linguistic shifts common in English and Irish history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hugh
A Germanic name meaning heart, mind, or spirit.
This name
HewlettA diminutive form meaning little son of Hugh.
also spelled
Hullett
Hewlot
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of the State Papers Relating to Ireland, 1660–1662
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
owlWisdom and vigilance by night
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
owlWisdom and vigilance by night
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
