Map of Ireland showing where the Carbert arms are recorded
The Carbert arms were recorded in Smith's Ordinary, 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 Carbert 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 Carbert Family in Ireland
The surname Carbert is believed to have roots in Northern England, though the family established a significant presence in Dublin by 1645. During the mid-seventeenth century, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and political transition, making it a common destination for families moving across the Irish Sea. Early records suggest that members of the Carbert family were integrated into the urban life of the city during this period of upheaval. As the family settled in Ireland, they likely adapted to the local economic landscape by engaging in skilled trades or commerce. Over the following generations, the name became linked to the social fabric of the region, reflecting the broader patterns of migration and settlement that defined seventeenth-century Ireland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Caribert
A Germanic name composed of elements meaning dear or beloved and bright.
This name
CarbertAn anglicized Irish surname derived from the Old Germanic personal name Caribert.
also spelled
Carbury
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
Royal Irish Academy, A Census of Ireland, circa 1659, 1939
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
lionCourage, strength and royalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
