A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Busteed family of Ireland.
Reg. 1100 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Lozengy ar. and gu. a chev. az”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Busteed Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Busteed arms are recorded
The Busteed 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 Busteed 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 Busteed Family in Ireland
The Busteed family name has roots that trace back to the mid-seventeenth century in Ireland, with documented evidence placing family members in Dublin by 1645. While the precise origins of the name remain a subject of historical debate, it is widely believed to be an anglicized variation of names brought to the region during periods of migration and settlement. By the late 1600s, the family began to establish a stronger presence in the province of Munster, particularly in County Kerry. They became integrated into the local social and administrative fabric of the area, often serving in professional roles or as landowners. This transition from the urban center of Dublin to the rural landscape of the southwest highlights the mobility of the family during a time of significant political and social change in Irish history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bustard
Derived from the Old French word for a large game bird.
This name
BusteedAn occupational or descriptive nickname likely referring to a person with bird-like characteristics or habits.
also spelled
Bustede
Bustead
Bustid
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, 1596–1858
Registry of Deeds, Dublin, Memorials of Deeds, Conveyances and Wills, 1708–1929
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