Map of Ireland showing where the Carrol arms are recorded
The Carrol 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 Carrol 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 Carrol Family in Ireland
The surname Carroll originates from the ancient Gaelic name Ó Cearbhaill, which translates to the descendant of Cearbhall. This name was common among several distinct clans throughout Ireland, most notably in the regions of Ely and Oriel. By the time members of the family were documented in Dublin in 1645, the name had already been established for centuries as a prominent identifier for families of status and influence. During this period, the city of Dublin was a hub of political and social change, and families like the Carrolls were often involved in the shifting landscape of trade, law, and local governance. As the name transitioned from its Gaelic roots into the English-speaking administration of the mid-seventeenth century, it became a fixture in urban records, reflecting the family's integration into the evolving society of Ireland’s capital.
Carrol Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Cearbhall
Derived from the Gaelic word for a battle or a conflict.
This name
CarrolA fierce warrior or champion known for prowess in battle.
also spelled
Carole
Carrolt
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Woulfe, Patrick. Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames. 1923
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
National Archives of Ireland. Civil Survey of the County of Dublin. 1654–1656
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