Map of England showing where the Hubbards arms are recorded
The Hubbards 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 Hubbards 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 Hubbards Family in England
The surname Hubbard is derived from the Old Germanic name Hugubert, which combines the elements for "mind" or "spirit" and "bright." This name became popular across Europe during the Middle Ages, eventually evolving into various surnames as families began to adopt permanent last names. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the English county of Rutland. Records confirm that members of the Hubbard family were living in this region by 1618, where they likely worked in agriculture or local trades common to the rural Midlands. As these early ancestors lived through a period of significant social change in England, their move toward using a fixed surname helped define their identity within their local parish and community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hugibert
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bright or shining mind or spirit.
This name
HubbardsA patronymic surname indicating son of the bright or intelligent one.
also spelled
Hubberd
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Record Office, Rutland Parish Registers, 1618
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
