Map of England showing where the Hickox arms are recorded
The Hickox arms were recorded in Warwick, c. 1620.
Warwickshire lay in the middle of England, and its landed families were spread evenly across it rather than gathered in one corner. A great many held a single manor each, and each of those holdings brought its own claim to 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 Hickox 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 Warwick.
Origin & History of the Hickox Family in England
The family name Hickox is a patronymic surname, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son of someone named Hick. The name Hick itself was a common medieval nickname for Richard. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in Warwick, England. Records confirm that members of the Hickox family were living in this historic town by 1620. During this period, the family likely worked in traditional trades common to the region, such as farming or local craftsmanship. As the name evolved over generations, it became a fixed family identifier that traveled from these English roots to other parts of the world. The history of the name reflects the common practice of turning personal nicknames into permanent family titles during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Richard
A Germanic name meaning brave or hardy ruler.
This name
HickoxA diminutive form of Richard, indicating son of little Richard.
also spelled
Hicocks
Hicock
Hickcox
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
Warwickshire County Record Office, Parish Registers of St Mary’s, Warwick, 1620
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