A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Carbery family of Ireland.
Reg. 2059 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Az. a lion pass. guard. and in chief two estoiles ar”
IrelandSmith's Ordinary, c. 1645
Where the Carbery Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Carbery arms are recorded
The Carbery 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 Carbery 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 Carbery Family in Ireland
The surname Carbery originates from the Irish Gaelic name Ó Cairbre, which translates to a descendant of Cairbre. This name was historically associated with several distinct septs across Ireland, particularly in County Cork and County Longford. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Dublin. Records from 1645 confirm that members of the family were living in the city during a time of significant political upheaval in Ireland. As residents of a major urban center, these early Carberys were likely involved in the trade and administrative life of the capital. Over time, the name evolved through various spellings as it transitioned from its Gaelic roots into the English-speaking records of the colonial period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cairbre
Derived from the Old Irish word for a charioteer.
This name
CarberyAn Irish surname signifying a descendant of the charioteer or one who drives a chariot.
also spelled
Carbury
Related arms
Dowdallrecorded with Carbery, same area
Fahyrecorded with Carbery, same area
Foxrecorded with Carbery, same area
Kinsellaghrecorded with Carbery, same area
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
Woulfe, Patrick. Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames. 1923
National Archives of Ireland. Civil Survey of the County of Dublin. 1654–1656
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
lionCourage, strength and royalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
