A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Breaker family of Ireland.
Reg. 5990 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. a fesse gu. betw. six estoiles sa”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Breaker Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Breaker arms are recorded
The Breaker 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 Breaker 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 Breaker Family in Ireland
The surname Breaker is an occupational name that likely emerged from the harsh working conditions of early industrial or maritime life. In the mid-seventeenth century, the name was firmly established in Dublin, where records confirm family members were living by 1645. During this era, Dublin was a bustling port city undergoing significant social and political change. The name itself suggests that early ancestors may have worked as laborers who broke stones for road construction, processed raw materials like flax or hemp, or served as skilled workers in the city’s busy shipyards. Because the name is descriptive rather than tied to a specific geographic location, it suggests that the family were pragmatic workers who integrated into the urban fabric of Ireland’s capital during a time of great historical upheaval.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brécc
Old Irish term meaning speckled or spotted.
This name
BreakerAn occupational or descriptive surname referring to someone who breaks or shatters materials.
also spelled
Brekar
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, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
Royal Irish Academy, A New History of Ireland, Volume III: Early Modern Ireland 1534–1691, 1976
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
