Map of Ireland showing where the Brannock arms are recorded
The Brannock arms were recorded in Tipperary, c. 1645.
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 Brannock 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 Brannock Family in Ireland
The surname Brannock is primarily associated with the Gaelic tradition of Ireland, where it likely evolved from the Irish descriptor *breanach*. This term was historically used to identify people who came from Wales or those who possessed a connection to the Welsh language. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family was well-established in County Tipperary, a region that served as a significant cultural crossroads during that era. Records from 1645 confirm their presence in this area, placing them in the heart of a landscape defined by shifting political allegiances and local land ownership. As the family settled into the social fabric of Tipperary, they became part of the complex history of Irish clans and regional migration. Their early history reflects the broader movement of people across the Irish Sea and the integration of these groups into the local communities of the Munster province.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bran
An ancient Gaelic word meaning raven.
This name
BrannockA descendant of the raven, often associated with wisdom and protection in Celtic mythology.
also spelled
Brenok
Brenoke
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
O'Hart, John. Irish Pedigrees: Or, The Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation, 1892
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Tipperary, 1654–1656
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
pawStrength held ready, the beast's power in a single limb
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
pawStrength held ready, the beast's power in a single limb
