A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bollard family of Ireland.
Reg. 8128 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. three torteaux, each charged with an estoile of the field”
Irelandc. 1661
Where the Bollard Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Bollard arms are recorded
The Bollard arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1661.
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 II of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles II of England
1660–1685
Reigning in Ireland when the Bollard 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 Bollard Family in Ireland
The surname Bollard has deep roots that connect to the social and economic shifts of the seventeenth century. While the name appears in various regions, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in Dublin by 1661. During this period, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and administration, and families like the Bollards were often involved in the urban growth of the city. The name itself is thought to derive from Old French or Middle English terms related to a person’s occupation or physical traits, often linked to the word "bolle," which could refer to a rounded object or a specific type of bowl. As the family settled into the Dublin area, they became part of the local community, contributing to the city’s development during a time of significant political and social change in Ireland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bole
A tree trunk or the stem of a tree.
This name
BollardA dweller near a prominent tree trunk or a maker of wooden bowls.
also spelled
Bollart
Related arms
Bollord, or Bollourevariant spelling
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. The Hearth Money Rolls. 1661-1667
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