A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blanchfield family of Ireland.
Reg. 2573 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Per pale indented erm. and gu. in dexter chief a crescent of the last”
TipperaryTipperary, c. 1633
Where the Blanchfield Arms Were Recorded
Tipperary
Map of Ireland showing where the Blanchfield arms are recorded
The Blanchfield arms were recorded in Tipperary, c. 1633.
Tipperary was the best grazing land in Ireland, held by a small number of powerful families. Land of that value stayed in the same hands, and unbroken holding is what puts a name in the records.
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 Blanchfield 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 Tipperary.
Origin & History of the Blanchfield Family in Ireland
The Blanchfield family name is deeply rooted in the history of County Kilkenny and County Tipperary in Ireland. The name is believed to be of Norman origin, likely derived from the French words for white field. By the early 17th century, the family had established a significant presence in the region. Official records confirm that members of the Blanchfield family were settled in County Tipperary by 1633. During this period, the family held land and played a role in the local social structure of the Irish midlands. They were part of the group known as the Old English, who were descendants of the original Norman settlers. Over time, the family became fully integrated into Irish society while maintaining their distinct surname through the generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
blanc
A French term meaning white or fair.
This name
BlanchfieldDerived from the white field or land held by the family.
also spelled
Blanchfeild
Blanchfelde
Blanchfild
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Carrigan, William, The History and Antiquities of the Diocese of Ossory, 1905
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Tipperary, 1654–1656
White, Newport B., Extents of Irish Monastic Possessions, 1943
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
