Map of England showing where the Hoggarth arms are recorded
The Hoggarth 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 Hoggarth 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 Hoggarth Family in England
The surname Hoggarth originates from the northern regions of England, specifically deriving from Old Norse elements that describe a person who lived near a hog enclosure or a farmstead. By the early 17th century, the family had established a presence in London, as evidenced by records showing members of the Hoggarth line residing in the city by 1620. During this period, London was a bustling center of trade and migration, drawing families from the rural north to seek new opportunities in the growing capital. These early London residents likely worked as merchants, craftsmen, or laborers, contributing to the city's expanding economy during the reign of King James I. Their transition from northern pastoral roots to the urban environment of London reflects the broader movement of English families who helped shape the social and professional landscape of the city during the early modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hogarth
Derived from Old Norse words for high and enclosed garden or yard.
This name
HoggarthA locational surname referring to someone who lived near a high or elevated farmstead.
also spelled
Hogarth
Hoggarth
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
The National Archives, London Consistory Court Depositions, 1586–1611, DL/C/214
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