Map of England showing where the Hinks arms are recorded
The Hinks arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 Hinks 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 Hinks Family in England
The surname Hinks is a patronymic name, which means it likely originated as a way to identify a person as the son of someone named Hink. The name Hink itself was a common medieval nickname for Henry. By the early 17th century, the Hinks family had established a notable presence in London. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the family were living in the city during a time of great social and economic change. As London grew into a global center for trade and industry, families like the Hinks were often involved in the bustling urban life of the capital. They lived through a period defined by the expansion of the British Empire and the rise of the merchant class, which provided new opportunities for families to build their lives and livelihoods within the city walls.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hing
A diminutive or pet form of the Germanic name Henry.
This name
HinksA patronymic surname meaning son of the diminutive form of Henry.
also spelled
Hincks
Hynks
Hynckes
Related arms
Hincksvariant 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
London Metropolitan Archives, Church of England Parish Registers, 1620
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
