A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bremner family of Ireland.
Reg. 4408 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
handFaith, sincerity and justice
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Erm. a chev. betw. three dexter hands az”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Bremner Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Bremner arms are recorded
The Bremner 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 Bremner 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 Bremner Family in Ireland
The Bremner name has deep roots that connect to the movement of people across the British Isles during the seventeenth century. While the name is often associated with Scottish origins, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in Dublin by 1645. During this period, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and political change, attracting individuals from across the Irish Sea who sought new opportunities in urban commerce or military service. The presence of the Bremner family in the city during the mid-1600s suggests they were part of a broader migration pattern that saw families settle in major administrative hubs to build stable lives. As they integrated into the local society of Dublin, these early settlers helped establish a lasting presence for the name in Ireland that continued to grow in the following centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brabanter
A person originating from the Duchy of Brabant in the Low Countries.
This name
BremnerAn occupational or locational surname identifying an immigrant from the Brabant region.
also spelled
Bremnar
Bremnour
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
Black, George F. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History. 1946
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
handFaith, sincerity and justice
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
handFaith, sincerity and justice
