A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hind family of England.
Reg. 5316 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
goats headWisdom, and one who wins by policy rather than force
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. on a chev. gu. betw. three goats' heads az. collared and attired or, as many lozenges of the first, on a chief sa. a lion pass. guard. of the fourth”
KentKent, c. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Hind arms are recorded
The Hind arms were recorded in Kent, c. 1620.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats of 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 Hind 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 Kent.
Origin & History of the Hind Family in England
The surname Hind is rooted in the Old English language, originating from the word "hinde," which was a term used to describe a female deer. During the Middle Ages, names were often taken from the natural world or local wildlife, and it is likely that the name was first used as a nickname for someone who was considered graceful, swift, or perhaps shy. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a clear presence in the county of Kent, as evidenced by records from 1620. During this period, the family lived in a region known for its rich agricultural landscape and proximity to the bustling trade routes of London. As the family settled into these Kentish communities, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the rural life and parish activities that defined the era. Over time, the name evolved from a simple descriptor of a woodland animal into a lasting family identity passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hinde
Old English word for a female deer or a farm servant.
This name
HindA nickname for a gentle person or an occupational name for a farm laborer or peasant.
also spelled
Hynd
Hynde
Related arms
Hyndvariant spelling
Hyndevariant spelling
Brookerecorded with Hind, same area
Everinghamrecorded with Hind, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Kent Archives, Archdeaconry of Canterbury Marriage Licences, 1620
Hanks, Patrick, Dictionary of American Family Names, 2003
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
goats headWisdom, and one who wins by policy rather than force
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
goats headWisdom, and one who wins by policy rather than force
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
lionCourage, strength and royalty
