A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cardell family of Ireland.
Reg. 0770 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. a fret couped gu”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Cardell Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Cardell arms are recorded
The Cardell 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 Cardell 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 Cardell Family in Ireland
The Cardell family name has deep roots that connect to the complex history of seventeenth-century Ireland. By 1645, members of the family were firmly established in Dublin, a city that served as a major political and economic hub during a time of great upheaval. The name itself is thought to have origins tied to occupational or locational descriptions, likely evolving from older linguistic roots in Western Europe. As the family settled into the urban environment of Dublin, they became part of the growing merchant and professional classes that helped shape the city’s development. Throughout this period, the Cardells lived through significant transitions in Irish governance and social structure, marking their presence as one of the many families who contributed to the city's long-standing cultural identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mac Cearbhaill
Derived from the Gaelic personal name Cearbhall, meaning battle-axe or warlike.
This name
CardellAn anglicized Irish surname signifying a descendant of a fierce warrior or fighter.
also spelled
Kardell
Cardill
Related arms
Cardalevariant 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
Moody, T.W., Martin, F.X., and Byrne, F.J. A New History of Ireland, Volume III: Early Modern Ireland 1534–1691. 1976
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin
Dublin City Library and Archive, Dublin City Council Records
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