The Haynes Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Haynes
Haynes (Haines) is an ancient English habitational surname derived from Old English hægen (meaning "enclosure" or "hedged estate"). Originating in Bedfordshire (Haynes) and Shropshire, families bearing the name held manorial lands, served as high sheriffs, and contributed early colonial leaders to North America during the 17th century. Codified in early administrative rolls, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire (Alice de Heynes).
The symbolism of the Haynes coat of arms
Commanding and celestial, the Haynes coat of arms features a red shield charged with three crescents filled with alternating argent / silver or white and blue horizontal wavy stripes (barry-wavy). In heraldry, the red shield symbolises fortitude and sacrifice, while the three silver and blue wavy crescents represent enlightenment, hopeful renewal, naval voyages, and water lordship. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden crescent surmounted by an upright golden arrow pointing upward—symbolising noble ambition, swift elevation, and piercing focus toward higher purpose. Below, the motto scroll displays Velis et remis, translating to "With sails and oars" (With all speed). The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Shropshire and Bedfordshire and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
John Haynes (1594–1653): Early colonial leader, Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and 1st Governor of Connecticut.
Mary Haynes (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Shropshire parish rolls.
Joseph Haynes (d. 1701): Celebrated English actor, dancer, and playwright of the Restoration era.
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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