Map of Ireland showing where the Connell arms are recorded
The Connell 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 Connell 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 Connell Family in Ireland
The surname Connell originates from the ancient Gaelic name Ó Conaill, which translates to descendant of Conall. The name Conall itself is derived from words meaning strong as a wolf. By the mid-seventeenth century, members of the family were well-established in Dublin, a period marked by significant political and social upheaval in Ireland. During the 1640s, Dublin served as a central hub for trade and administration, and families like the Connells were often involved in the city's merchant classes or professional circles. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the urban fabric of the capital, surviving the turbulent transition of power that defined the era. Their presence in Dublin by 1645 reflects a long-standing history of resilience and adaptation within the shifting landscape of Irish society.
Connell Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Ó Conaill
Descendant of the hound of the high council or strong wolf.
This name
ConnellDerived from the Gaelic word for hound or wolf, symbolizing strength and loyalty.
also spelled
Connal
O'Connell
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. 1923
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin. 1654–1656
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
spurKnighthood, and readiness to spur on
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
spurKnighthood, and readiness to spur on
