Map of England showing where the Huskisson arms are recorded
The Huskisson arms were recorded in Sussex, c. 1620.
Sussex had ironworks in its woods and good farmland on its downs. Both made money, and families who made it bought manors, which is what put their names in the heraldic 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 Huskisson 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 Sussex.
Origin & History of the Huskisson Family in England
The Huskisson family name is rooted in the historical landscape of Sussex, where records confirm their presence as early as 1620. The name is considered a locative or topographic surname, likely evolving from a specific place name or a small settlement in the English countryside. During the seventeenth century, families in this region were often tied to the land through farming or local trade, and the Huskissons were no exception. As they established themselves in Sussex, the family became part of the local social fabric, gradually spreading through the county over several generations. While the exact origins of the name remain a subject of study, its long-standing connection to the southern coast of England highlights a deep history of rural life and community development that predates the industrial era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Huscarl
Old Norse term for a housecarl or member of a royal bodyguard.
This name
HuskissonDerived from a nickname for a servant or member of a household guard.
also spelled
Huskysson
Huskyson
Related arms
Milbankerecorded with Huskisson, same area
Paynerecorded with Huskisson, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Lower, Mark Antony, Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom, 1860
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Probate records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1620
West Sussex Record Office, Parish registers of the Diocese of Chichester, 1620
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