A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buckridge family of Ireland.
Reg. 3943 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. two pallets and five cross crosslets fitchée in saltire sa”
Irelandc. 1680
Where the Buckridge Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Buckridge arms are recorded
The Buckridge arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1680.
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 II of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles II of England
1660–1685
Reigning in Ireland when the Buckridge 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 Buckridge Family in Ireland
The surname Buckridge is a topographical name, meaning it was originally used to describe people who lived near a prominent ridge frequented by deer. While the name has roots in the English landscape, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in Dublin by 1680. During this period, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and colonial administration, attracting skilled individuals from across the British Isles. Families like the Buckridges often integrated into the urban professional class, serving as merchants, craftsmen, or officials within the city’s growing administrative network. By settling in Dublin during the late seventeenth century, these early family members became part of a vibrant, multicultural society that was rapidly expanding its influence in commerce and politics.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bucc-hrycg
Old English for a ridge inhabited by male deer or goats.
This name
BuckridgeA topographical surname referring to someone who lived on a ridge frequented by bucks.
also spelled
Buckredge
Buckrydge
Buckrigg
Related arms
Buckeridgevariant spelling
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, Prerogative and Diocesan Wills, 1536–1858
Registry of Deeds, Dublin, Memorials of Deeds, Conveyances and Wills, 1708–1929
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cross symbolChristian faith and service
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
cross symbolChristian faith and service
