A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Arnott family of Ireland.
Reg. 5803 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. a chev. sa. betw. in chief two mullets and in base a .crescent gu”
FermanaghFermanagh, c. 1645
Where the Arnott Arms Were Recorded
Fermanagh
Map of Ireland showing where the Arnott arms are recorded
The Arnott arms were recorded in Fermanagh, c. 1645.
Fermanagh was lake country in the north-west of Ireland, planted with settlers in the seventeenth century. The new landowners took formal grants of land, and those grants brought arms with them.
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 Arnott 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 Fermanagh.
Origin & History of the Arnott Family in Ireland
The family name Arnott is believed to have roots that trace back to the Norman-French name Arnauld, which eventually evolved into the spelling we recognize today. While many families with this name were established in Scotland, the Arnotts became deeply integrated into the history of County Fermanagh by the mid-seventeenth century. Records confirm that members of the family were present in this region by 1645, a time defined by significant political upheaval and land redistribution across Ireland. During this period, the Arnotts likely functioned as part of the growing settler community, adapting to the rural landscape of Ulster while establishing their own local influence. Their presence in Fermanagh suggests that the family played a role in the social and economic development of the county during a time of great change for the island.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Arn
Derived from the Germanic element meaning eagle.
This name
ArnottA diminutive form indicating a little eagle or son of the eagle.
also spelled
Arnett
Related arms
Arnett, or Arnottvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bell, Robert. The Book of Ulster Surnames. 1988
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. Fermanagh Estate Records. 1640–1700
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
