Map of England showing where the Hoard arms are recorded
The Hoard 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 Hoard 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 Hoard Family in England
The surname Hoard is rooted in the Old English language, originating from the word "hord," which referred to a treasure or a storehouse. In medieval times, this name was often used as a descriptive term for someone who served as a guardian of valuables or a keeper of a storehouse. By the early 17th century, the family was well-established in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Hoard family were living in this region by 1620, a time when York was a major center for trade and religious life in Northern England. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of the city, likely participating in the bustling merchant culture that defined York during the early modern period. This connection to the city suggests that the early Hoards were settled individuals who played a role in the daily life and economy of their community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
hord
Old English term for a treasure, store, or hidden supply.
This name
HoardAn occupational name for a person who served as a treasurer or storekeeper.
also spelled
Horde
Hoord
Hord
Related arms
Hoordvariant spelling
Hordvariant spelling
Hordevariant spelling
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
