Map of Ireland showing where the Betteridge arms are recorded
The Betteridge arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1634.
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 Betteridge 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 Betteridge Family in Ireland
The surname Betteridge is primarily of English origin, derived from the medieval personal name Beatrix, which evolved through various linguistic shifts into forms like Bettridge. While the name has deep roots in the English Midlands, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in Dublin by 1634. During this period, Dublin was a growing center of trade and administration, attracting settlers from across the Irish Sea who sought new opportunities in the city's expanding economy. These early family members likely integrated into the local merchant or professional classes, contributing to the social fabric of the capital during a time of significant political transition. The presence of the name in Ireland so early suggests that the family was part of the broader movement of people between England and Ireland that defined the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Beteriche
Derived from the Old French personal name Beatrix meaning blessed or happy.
This name
BetteridgeA locational or patronymic surname indicating a descendant of someone named Beatrice.
also spelled
Brettredge
Brettrige
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, Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Irish Will Registers, 1634
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cinquefoilHope and joy
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cinquefoilHope and joy
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
