A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hoyland family of England.
Reg. 6312 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Per pale indented gu. and or”
LancasterLancaster, c. 1620
Where the Hoyland Arms Were Recorded
Lancaster
Map of England showing where the Hoyland arms are recorded
The Hoyland arms were recorded in Lancaster, c. 1620.
Lancashire was divided among a great many small landed families, more than most northern counties. Estates were passed down whole rather than split up, so the same names hold the same ground for centuries in the records.
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 Hoyland 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 Lancaster.
Origin & History of the Hoyland Family in England
The surname Hoyland is a locative name, meaning it originated from a specific place rather than a trade or a personal characteristic. The name is derived from Old English roots, likely referring to a high or elevated piece of land. By the early seventeenth century, members of the Hoyland family were well-established in the region of Lancaster. During this period, the area was a bustling center for trade and local governance, which allowed families to put down deep roots in the community. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic fabric of the town, participating in the daily life and record-keeping of the parish. These early ancestors helped define the presence of the name in Northern England, ensuring that the Hoyland lineage remained a recognized part of the local history for generations to come.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
hoh and land
Old English for a ridge or heel of land.
This name
HoylandRefers to someone who lived on or near a ridge of land.
also spelled
Hoylend
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
Lancashire Archives, Lancaster St Mary’s Parish Registers, PR 3052
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
