A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hyland family of Germany.
Reg. 6113 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
branchPeace, and new growth
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à trois chicots d'arg., les deux du chef posés à dextre en bande et à sen. en barre, et le troisième en p. posé en fasce; le tout acc. au point du chef d'une étoile d'arg. C.: une étoile d'arg.; entre un vol du même, l'aile dextre ch. d'une barre et l'aile sen. d'une bande de gu., surch. chacune de trois étoiles d'arg.”
GermanyMisnie, c. 1725
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Map of Germany showing where the Hyland arms are recorded
The Hyland arms were recorded in Misnie, c. 1725.
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 Germany in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Hyland arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Hyland Family in Germany
The Hyland family name has deep roots that trace back to early Irish origins, where it evolved from the Gaelic name Ó hAoileáin. This name is traditionally associated with the province of Munster, specifically areas in County Cork and County Limerick. By the early 18th century, members of the family were well-established in the region of Misnie. Historical records from 1725 confirm their presence in this area, suggesting that they were part of the local community during a time of significant social and political transition in Ireland. As the family moved through the 1700s, they maintained their connection to the land and local traditions, contributing to the cultural fabric of their home parishes. These early ancestors lived through a period where surnames were becoming more standardized, helping to preserve the identity of the Hyland name for future generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heiland
Old High German term referring to a savior or a healer.
This name
HylandA topographic name for someone who lived on or near a high piece of land.
also spelled
Heiland
Heylant
Hayland
Hyland
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Woulfe, Patrick. Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames. 1923
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1969
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branchPeace, and new growth
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
branchPeace, and new growth
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
