A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aries family of Ireland.
Reg. 3558 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Vert three rams' heads cabossed ar. attired or”
Irelandc. 1647
Where the Aries Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Aries arms are recorded
The Aries arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1647.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
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 Aries 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 Ireland.
Origin & History of the Aries Family in Ireland
The family name Aries has deep roots that connect to the complex social landscape of seventeenth-century Dublin. By 1647, records confirm that members of the family were already established residents in the city during a time of significant political and religious upheaval in Ireland. The name itself is thought to be linked to the Latin word for ram, which suggests that early ancestors may have been associated with sheep farming or the wool trade. This was a vital industry in Ireland at the time, and families often adopted surnames that reflected their daily work or their connection to the land. As the family settled into the urban environment of Dublin, they became part of a growing merchant class that helped shape the city’s economy. Their presence in the city during the mid-1600s places them in the middle of a transformative era where Dublin was expanding rapidly as a center of trade and administration.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aries
Derived from the Latin word for a ram.
This name
AriesAssociated with the astrological sign or a person exhibiting ram-like characteristics such as strength and determination.
also spelled
Aris
Aryes
Aryis
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
National Library of Ireland, Dublin City Records, 1647
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