Map of Britain showing where the Hoeye arms are recorded
The Hoeye arms were recorded in Britain, c. 1700.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Kent.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats of 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 Britain in this period.
William III of England
Sovereign of the period
William III of England
1694–1702
Reigning in Britain when the Hoeye arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Britain.
Origin & History of the Hoeye Family in Britain
The family name Hoeye is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Kent, England, where records confirm the family was well-established by the early 1700s. During this period, Kent was a vital region known for its agricultural productivity and its proximity to the bustling trade routes of the English Channel. Families living in this area often relied on the fertile soil of the Garden of England to sustain their livelihoods, and the Hoeye name likely emerged from these local rural communities. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the English countryside, participating in the daily life and local governance of their parishes. By settling in Kent, the early members of the Hoeye family helped shape the history of a region that served as a gateway between England and the rest of Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hough
A topographic term referring to a hill or a spur of land.
This name
HoeyeA locational surname for someone who lived near a prominent hill or ridge.
also spelled
Hoeyy
Hoeye
Hoy
Hoie
Hoye
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Hasted, Edward, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, 1797
Kent Archives, Parish Registers of Kent, 1538–1900
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
