A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ambrose family of Ireland.
Reg. 9895 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
dieFortune met with a steady hand
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Per fess or and sa. three dice each charged with an annulet all counterchanged”
DublinAmbrose Hall · Dublin, c. 1645
Where the Ambrose Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Ambrose arms are recorded
The Ambrose arms were recorded in Dublin, c. 1645.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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 Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Ireland when the Ambrose arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Dublin.
Origin & History of the Ambrose Family in Ireland
The name Ambrose finds its roots in the ancient Greek word ambrosios, which translates to immortal or divine. Over many centuries, this name spread across Europe as a given name before evolving into a formal surname. By the middle of the seventeenth century, the Ambrose family had established a notable presence in Dublin. Records from 1645 confirm that members of the family were living in the city during a time of significant political and social upheaval in Ireland. These early settlers likely integrated into the urban life of Dublin as merchants or tradespeople, contributing to the growing population of the capital. As the name passed down through generations, it became a fixed identifier for families who helped shape the local history of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ambrosius
Derived from the Greek word meaning immortal or divine.
This name
AmbroseAn Irish surname of Latin origin signifying one who is immortal or everlasting.
also spelled
Ambross
Ambrosius
Ambrois
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
dieFortune met with a steady hand
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
dieFortune met with a steady hand
