Hayler coat of arms

Hayler is an English heraldic coat of arms. It was used by the English Hayler family. The surname Hayler was first found in Hampshire during the early Anglo-Saxon and Medieval England period, in the then, Kingdom of Wessex.

Hayler
ArmigerHayler
Alternative name(s)Haylard, Haylord, Haylor, Highlord, Aylearde, Hayllar, Hayller, Ayler
Earliest mention11th Century
Relinquishedunknown
CrestAn Argent shield with three Azure bars between ten Azure fleur-de-lis.
CitiesHampshire
Family SeatHayler
TorseAbove the helmet of the Knight
BlazonArgent; three bars between ten fleurs-de-lis azure, three, three and one.

History

The Hayler surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon name Alard, which is an abbreviated form of the personal name Adelard. In today's language both of the Old English names translate as 'Noble Strength'.[1]

Family seat

In the 11th Century, during the High Middle Ages and from very early times, The Hayler family held a Family seat in Hampshire for many centuries. Hampshire was where the Hayler surname first originated from. The Family Seat position, granted their own Coat of arms.

When a Hayler family member inherited the Family seat they would phase themselves as e.g. "Thomas Hayler of the Kingdom of Wessex", "Thomas Hampshire of Hayler" or "Thomas Hayler of Hampshire of the Kingdom of Wessex". The family as a collective could have been known as "The Hayler of Hampshire and Kingdom of Wessex".

There have been recordings of variants about the Hayler name, and it has been mentioned in the Domesday Book.[2] It is highly likely that it is evidence of the Hayler Family's Seat and residence in Hampshire which could show the historic connection of the family within the Hant's area.

(The word "caput" has also been mentioned in the Domesday Book. "Caput" is the earliest variation of the words 'Family Seat'.)

(see also Domesday Book)

Coat of arms

The Hayler family have a personal and unique coat of arms. It is believed that the Heraldic coat of arms of the Hayler family was granted before the end of the 12th century.

Hayler Blazon of Arms

Translation
  • Argent (white) signifies Peace and Sincerity.
  • Azure (blue) signifies Loyalty and Truth.
  • The Fleur-de-lis, highly regarded as an attribute of Royalty, signifies Faith, Wisdom and Valour.

Crest: An Argent shield with three Azure bars between ten Azure fleur-de-lis.[3]

Origin: Hampshire, Kingdom of England.

See also

References
  1. "Surname Database: Hayler Last Name Origin". The Internet Surname Database. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
  2. "Domesday Book - Knowledge Base, HouseofNames.com". www.houseofnames.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  3. "Hayler Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseOfNames. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
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