A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Clinch family of Ireland.
Reg. 3222 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Vert, a lion ramp. ar”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Clinch Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Clinch arms are recorded
The Clinch 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 Clinch 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 Clinch Family in Ireland
The family name Clinch has deep roots in Ireland, with historical records confirming their presence in Dublin as early as 1645. The name is believed to be an Anglicized version of the Gaelic surname Mac Glinn, which translates to son of the devotee or follower. During the seventeenth century, members of the Clinch family were established as prominent merchants and landowners in the Dublin area. They were active participants in the city’s economic life during a period of significant political transition. As the family grew, they became well-integrated into the social fabric of the capital, often appearing in legal documents and property deeds from the mid-1600s onward. Their early history reflects the broader experience of families navigating the complex urban environment of seventeenth-century Ireland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cluain
An Irish word referring to a meadow or a secluded pasture.
This name
ClinchA topographical surname denoting someone who lived near or in a meadow.
also spelled
Clinchy
Related arms
Clenchvariant spelling
Clenchevariant 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
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
Woulfe, Patrick, Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames, 1923
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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