Map of England showing where the Hibberd arms are recorded
The Hibberd 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 Hibberd 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 Hibberd Family in England
The surname Hibberd is a variation of the Old English name Hiebeorht, which combines the words for bright and battle. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a clear presence in the city of York. Records from 1620 show members of the Hibberd family living and working within this historic northern hub. During this period, York was a center for trade and religious life, and families like the Hibberds often played roles in the local craft guilds or parish communities. As the name evolved over time, it shifted from its original Germanic roots to the spelling used today. This transition reflects the way names changed as they were written down by local clerks and parish officials in England.
Hibberd Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Hildeberht
Derived from Germanic elements meaning battle and bright or famous.
This name
HibberdA patronymic surname signifying son of the bright or famous warrior.
also spelled
Hibbard
Hibbert
Related arms
Hobartsame arms
Hibbertvariant spelling
Hibbert-Warevariant spelling
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
York Minster Archives, Parish Registers of York, 1620
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