Map of England showing where the Hubbard arms are recorded
The Hubbard arms were recorded in Rutland, c. 1618.
Rutland is the smallest English county, but its land was good and its manors were held by families of standing. A small county with good land still produces its share of recorded 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 Hubbard 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 Rutland.
Origin & History of the Hubbard Family in England
The surname Hubbard is a variation of the ancient Germanic name Hubert, which combines the words for mind or heart and bright. It became a popular personal name in England after the Norman Conquest and eventually evolved into a hereditary surname as families grew. By the early 17th century, the Hubbard family had established a firm presence in the county of Rutland. Records confirm that members of the family were living in this region by 1618, likely working as farmers or tradespeople within the local rural economy. During this period, families often stayed in the same village for generations, which helped the name become deeply rooted in the social fabric of the English Midlands. As the family expanded, they contributed to the local community life that defined life in Rutland during the reign of King James I.
Hubbard Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Hugubert
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bright or shining mind or heart.
This name
HubbardAn English surname originating from a personal name signifying a bright or intelligent spirit.
also spelled
Hubberd
Related arms
Hobartvariant spelling
Hoberd, or Hobertvariant spelling
Hubbertvariant spelling
Hubard, or Hauberkerecorded with Hubbard, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Record Office, Rutland Quarter Sessions Records, 1618
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
