Map of England showing where the Hinde arms are recorded
The Hinde arms were recorded in Durham, c. 1620.
Durham was governed by its bishop rather than the crown for most of its history, with its own courts and its own landed class. That separate world produced a tight group of families, nearly all of whom held 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 Hinde 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 Durham.
Origin & History of the Hinde Family in England
The surname Hinde is a descriptive name that originated in England during the Middle Ages. It was often used as a nickname for someone who possessed the gentle or timid nature of a female deer, which was known as a hind. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the County of Durham. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Hinde family were living and working within this region during a time of significant social and economic change. As the family grew, they became integrated into the local community, likely participating in the agricultural and trade activities that defined life in Northern England. Their long history in Durham suggests that they were settled, hardworking people who helped shape the local culture over many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hinde
Derived from the Old English word for a female deer.
This name
HindeA topographic or occupational name for someone who lived near deer or worked as a servant.
also spelled
Hynd
Hynde
Related arms
Hyndsame arms
Hyndesimilar arms
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
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Durham County Record Office, Durham Bishopric Estates Records, 1620
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