A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beauman family of Ireland.
Reg. 4856 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
knightChivalry and service in arms
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 pale dimidiated ar. dexter on a mount vert an oak-tree ppr.; sinister, a knight in complete armour holding a sword erect in his right hand all ppr”
WexfordHyde Park · Wexford, c. 1645
Where the Beauman Arms Were Recorded
Wexford
Map of Ireland showing where the Beauman arms are recorded
The Beauman arms were recorded in Wexford, c. 1645.
Wexford was the corner of Ireland closest to Wales, settled early by Norman families. They held their land under arms and kept it for generations, which is why so many Wexford names carry recorded shields.
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 Beauman 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 Wexford.
Origin & History of the Beauman Family in Ireland
The family name Beauman has deep roots in the coastal county of Wexford, Ireland, where members of the family were firmly established by the year 1645. The name is widely considered to be of Norman-French origin, likely derived from the words for beautiful and man. During the seventeenth century, many families with similar names settled in the southeast of Ireland as part of the broader movement of English and continental settlers into the region. These early Beaumans were often involved in local land management and agricultural development, which helped them integrate into the social fabric of Wexford. Over time, the family became a recognized part of the local community, maintaining their presence in the area through generations of change and historical upheaval.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Beau
Derived from the Old French word meaning beautiful or handsome.
This name
BeaumanA locational or descriptive surname referring to a handsome man or someone from a beautiful place.
also spelled
Beaumon
Beaumen
Beuman
Related arms
D'Arcyrecorded with Beauman, same area
Dennyrecorded with Beauman, same area
Draffenrecorded with Beauman, same area
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 Wexford, 1654–1656
Prendergast, John P., The Cromwellian Settlement of Ireland, 1865
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
knightChivalry and service in arms
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
knightChivalry and service in arms
