Map of England showing where the Hoddy arms are recorded
The Hoddy 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 Hoddy 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 Hoddy Family in England
The surname Hoddy is a locational or occupational name that likely emerged in medieval England as a way to identify individuals by their trade or place of origin. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a clear presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Hoddy family were living in this northern hub during a time of significant social and economic transition. As residents of a major center for trade and religion, these early ancestors were likely integrated into the bustling urban life of the city. Their presence in York suggests they were part of the growing middle class that helped shape the local community during the late Renaissance period. Over the following centuries, the family name persisted as these individuals moved through the region and contributed to the local history of Yorkshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hodd
An Old English personal name derived from the word for hood.
This name
HoddyA patronymic surname indicating a descendant of someone known by the nickname Hood.
also spelled
Hodye
Related arms
Hodye, or Hudnyvariant 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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
