A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cerone family of Ireland.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Fusily gu. and or”
The Cerone 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.
Reigning in Ireland when the Cerone arms are first recorded.
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.
The family name Cerone has roots that stretch back to the Mediterranean region, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific trade. By the mid-seventeenth century, members of the family had migrated to Ireland, with documented records confirming their presence in Dublin by 1645. During this period, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and political change, making it a common destination for families moving across Europe for new opportunities. The Cerone name likely integrated into the local community through involvement in the city’s growing merchant class or skilled crafts. Over time, these early settlers helped establish the family line within the social fabric of the city, marking the beginning of their long history in Ireland.
Derived from the Old Irish word for dark or black.
