A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Basile family of Ireland.
Reg. 3645 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. three pellets”
Irelandc. 1652
Where the Basile Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Basile arms are recorded
The Basile arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1652.
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.
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 Basile Family in Ireland
The name Basile originates from the Greek word basileus, which translates to king or royal. Over many centuries, the name spread from the Mediterranean region into various parts of Europe as a given name before eventually becoming a hereditary surname. By the mid-seventeenth century, members of the Basile family were firmly established in Dublin. Historical records confirm their presence in the city by 1652, a time when Ireland was undergoing significant political and social upheaval. During this period, families with this name were often integrated into the urban merchant and professional classes. Their migration to Ireland reflects the broader movement of people across European trade routes during the early modern era, where families often relocated to capital cities to pursue new economic opportunities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Basileus
A Greek term meaning king, sovereign, or royal leader.
This name
BasileDerived from the Greek title for royalty, signifying a person of noble or kingly status.
also spelled
Basill
Basyle
Related arms
Basilyvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Hardy, Philip Dixon, The Dublin Penny Journal, 1833
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
O'Hart, John, Irish Pedigrees; or, The Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation, 1892
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roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
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