Hatchett
Hatchett, of Ellesmere & of Lee
Arms: 1st, Azure, three hatchets 2 and 1 Argent. 2nd, Gules, a chevron engrailed between three horses' heads erased Argent. 3rd, Per bend sinister Ermine and Ermines, a lion rampant Or. 4th, Vert, a stag trippant Argent attired Or. (Carriage 1820).
The arms of Hatchett, of Ellesmere & of Lee
The surname Hatchett has two primary origins, predominantly as an English occupational name for a maker or user of small axes/hatchets. It is derived from the Old French word "hachete" and likely indicated a woodcutter or soldier.
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