A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buckeley family of Ireland.
Reg. 3856 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. a chev. betw. three bucks' heads cabossed ar”
HampshireHampshire, c. 1645
Where the Buckeley Arms Were Recorded
Map of Ireland showing where the Buckeley arms are recorded
The Buckeley arms were recorded in Hampshire, c. 1645.
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 Buckeley 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 Hampshire.
Origin & History of the Buckeley Family in Ireland
The surname Buckeley is a variation of the more common name Buckley, which originates from Old English words meaning a clearing near a beech tree. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Hampshire. During the year 1645, England was deeply divided by the turmoil of the Civil War, and families living in southern regions like Hampshire often found themselves caught between shifting political loyalties. Records from this era suggest that the Buckeley family were likely landowners or farmers who played a quiet but essential role in the local community. Because surnames were still evolving in their spelling during this period, the name was often recorded based on how it sounded to a local clerk. This makes the 1645 records in Hampshire a vital link in understanding how the family settled into the English countryside during a time of great national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Buc-leah
A clearing or meadow belonging to a buck or male deer.
This name
BuckeleyDerived from an Old English place name referring to a deer meadow or clearing.
also spelled
Buckley
Buckely
Related arms
Buckleyvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
