Map of England showing where the Hobin arms are recorded
The Hobin 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 Hobin 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 Hobin Family in England
The family name Hobin is rooted in the medieval tradition of using nicknames as surnames, likely originating as a diminutive form of the name Robert. By the early 17th century, records confirm that members of the Hobin family were established in the historic city of York. During this period, York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration, placing the family in a region defined by its deep connections to both local commerce and the broader political shifts of England. As the name appears in local documentation by 1620, it suggests that the family was well-integrated into the social fabric of the city during the reign of King James I. These early ancestors were likely craftsmen or merchants who contributed to the steady growth of the urban population in Northern England. Over time, the name evolved through various spellings, reflecting the regional dialects and the changing ways that names were recorded in parish registers and legal documents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Robert
A Germanic name meaning bright fame or shining glory.
This name
HobinA diminutive form of the name Robert, often used as a pet name or nickname.
also spelled
Hobin
Hobbins
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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