A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hogge family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5917 · Britain, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à trois hures de sanglier d'azur, languées de gu., 2 et 1; flanqué en rond d'azur, chaque flanc ch. d'un croiss. du champ. Cq. cour. C.: un chêne au nat., auquel est suspendu un écusson d'azur, ch. d'un senestrochère, la main empoignant une flèche en barre, la pointe en bas, le tout au nat. D.: DAT GLORIA VIRES.”
BritainLondres, c. 1700
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Map of Britain showing where the Hogge arms are recorded
The Hogge arms were recorded in Londres, 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 Hogge 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 Hogge Family in Britain
The family name Hogge has roots that stretch deep into the history of southern England, particularly within the county of Kent. During the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, the name appeared in local parish registers as families settled into the rural landscape of the region. The name itself likely evolved as a descriptive term, potentially referring to a person who worked with livestock or lived near a specific piece of land. By the year 1700, members of the Hogge family were well-established as part of the local community, participating in the daily life and agricultural economy of Kent. While the name was once common in various spellings, the Hogge variation became a distinct marker of these early settlers who helped shape the local history of their parishes.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. three boars' heads erased az. armed and langued or, distilling drops of blood gu”
ScotlandBleridryn, c. 1693
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Map of Scotland showing where the Hogge arms are recorded
The Hogge arms were recorded in Bleridryn, c. 1693.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh was the seat of Scotland's government, its courts and its heralds. Families with business there settled nearby, and being close to where arms were recorded is exactly why so many of them appear.
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 Scotland in this period.
Mary II of England
Sovereign of the period
Mary II of England
1689–1694
Reigning in Britain when the Hogge arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Scotland
Scottish heraldry is unique because it treats a coat of arms as a piece of personal property protected by law. Only one person can own a specific design at any given time. When a family grows, the head keeps the original shield while other relatives must apply for their own distinct version with slight changes to prove their specific identity.
Granting authority
The Court of the Lord Lyon acts as the official body that regulates and controls all heraldic matters throughout Scotland.
How they got arms
Individuals obtain a legal right to their arms through a formal petition process that confirms their identity and family connection.
Where arms were recorded
All valid coats of arms are officially entered into the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings starting from 1672.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Scotland.
Origin & History of the Hogge Family in Scotland
The surname Hogge has deep roots in the Scottish Lowlands, where it emerged as a variation of the name Hogg. By the late seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Edinburgh, a city then undergoing significant social and economic shifts. Records from 1693 confirm that members of the Hogge family were active participants in the urban life of the capital during this period. At that time, Edinburgh was a bustling center for trade and legal administration, and families like the Hogges often integrated into the growing merchant and professional classes. While the name likely originated from a descriptive nickname related to the animal, it evolved into a stable family identity that helped these individuals navigate the complex social structures of early modern Scotland. Their presence in the capital suggests they were well-settled members of the community who contributed to the local economy and civic development of the city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hodge
A medieval pet form of the Germanic name Roger.
This name
HoggeA patronymic surname derived from a nickname for someone named Roger, meaning famous spear.
also spelled
Hogge
Hog
Hoge
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Kent History and Library Centre, Parish Registers of Kent, P200/1/A1
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
