A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brodrick family of Ireland.
Reg. 1897 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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. on a chief vert, two spears' heads erect of the field, the points embrued gu”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Brodrick Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Brodrick arms are recorded
The Brodrick 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 Brodrick 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 Brodrick Family in Ireland
The Brodrick family name has deep roots in the history of Ireland, with records confirming their presence in Dublin as early as 1645. The name itself is of Old English origin, derived from the personal name Broder, which means brother, combined with the suffix indicating a son. During the seventeenth century, members of the family established themselves as prominent figures in Irish society, often serving in administrative and political roles. As the family grew in influence, they became closely associated with the development of land in the southern regions of Ireland, particularly in County Cork. Their transition from city dwellers in Dublin to major landowners shaped their legacy for generations to come. By integrating into the local power structures of the time, the Brodricks secured a lasting place in the historical narrative of the country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bruadar
An Old Irish personal name derived from the word for dream.
This name
BrodrickA patronymic surname meaning son of the dreamer or son of Bruadar.
also spelled
Broderick
Brodrik
Brodderrick
Related arms
Broadrickvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Barnard, Toby, Cromwellian Ireland: English Government and Reform in Ireland 1649-1660, 2000
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654-1656
O'Hart, John, Irish Pedigrees; or, The Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation, 1892
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lanceKnightly service and the tilt
