The Hudson Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Hudson
Hudson is an ancient English patronymic surname meaning "son of Hud" (a popular medieval pet form of Hugh or Richard). Establishing early manorial seats across Yorkshire, Lancashire, and London following the Norman Conquest, families bearing the Hudson name served as merchant governors, navigators, and civic magistrates. Codified early in administrative records, the name appears in the 1379 Poll Tax of Yorkshire (Johannes Hudson).
The symbolism of the Hudson coat of arms
Rich in martial and noble imagery, the Hudson coat of arms features a red shield charged with two argent / silver or white boars' heads erased in chief and one in base, set around a central broad golden engrailed horizontal band (fess) bearing three black lions rampant. In classical heraldry, the red field and golden engrailed fess symbolise martial fortitude, architectural protection, and knightly sashes of honour. The three black lions represent wisdom, constancy, and heroic bravery, while the three silver boars' heads denote ancient hospitality and unyielding defense. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden lion rampant holding a black boar's head in its paws—commemorating triumph over formidable adversity. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Yorkshire and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Henry Hudson (c. 1565–1611): Famed English sea explorer and navigator who charted the Hudson River, Strait, and Bay.
Mary Hudson (18th Century): Recorded London organist and composer.
Sir George Hudson (1800–1871): English financier and railway pioneer known as 'The Railway King'.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
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.
Don’t see your family name?
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