A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Breach family of Ireland.
Reg. 0699 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
orlePreservation, and protection in battle
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Az. an escarbuncle in an orle of eight cross-crosslet fitchée ar”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Breach Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Breach arms are recorded
The Breach arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1645.
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 Breach 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 Breach Family in Ireland
The surname Breach is primarily of English origin, derived from the Old English word "bræc," which refers to land that has been broken up for cultivation or a gap in a hedge or woodland. Families bearing this name likely lived near such clearings or on newly reclaimed farmland. By the mid-seventeenth century, members of the Breach family had established a presence in Dublin, Ireland, as evidenced by records from 1645. During this period, Dublin was a central hub for trade and administration, attracting settlers from across the Irish Sea who sought new opportunities in the city’s growing economy. These early settlers were often involved in the merchant classes or local government, helping to integrate the family name into the social fabric of the Irish capital during a time of significant political transition.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Breitheamh
An Irish word meaning a judge or arbiter.
This name
BreachAn occupational surname for someone who served as a legal official or judge.
also spelled
Brech
Breche
Breech
Related arms
Brechevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
Canny, Nicholas, Making Ireland British, 1580-1650, 2001
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654-1656
Reaney, Percy H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
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