Map of England showing where the Thaggard arms are recorded
The Thaggard arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried 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 Thaggard 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 England.
Origin & History of the Thaggard Family in England
The family name Thaggard is believed to have originated in Northern England, with early records placing members of the family in the historic city of York by the year 1620. During the early seventeenth century, York was a bustling center of trade and religious activity, which likely influenced the daily lives and occupations of those living there. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older occupational or locative surnames common to the Yorkshire region. As the family established roots in this area, they became part of the local social fabric during a time of significant transition in English history. Over the following decades, the family name began to spread as individuals sought new opportunities, eventually leading to the migration of descendants across the Atlantic to the American colonies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Thaggard
Derived from the Old Norse name Thorgardr meaning Thor's enclosure or protection.
This name
ThaggardAn English locational or habitational surname referring to a person living near a protected sacred space.
also spelled
Hagart
Hagert
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
