A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Conran family of Ireland.
Reg. 3158 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. on a chev. betw. three hinds' heads erased ar. as many martlets of the field”
Irelandc. 1617
Where the Conran Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Conran arms are recorded
The Conran arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1617.
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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Ireland when the Conran 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 Conran Family in Ireland
The surname Conran is rooted in the Gaelic tradition of Ireland, originating from the personal name Cuanrach, which translates to little hound. While the name has ancient linguistic origins, historical documentation confirms the presence of the family in Dublin as early as 1617. During the seventeenth century, the Conran family became established within the urban landscape of the city, transitioning from rural Gaelic origins into the administrative and social life of the capital. These early residents were part of a period of significant change in Ireland, as families navigated shifting political landscapes and urban development. By settling in Dublin, the Conrans integrated into the commercial and civic activities of the city, helping to preserve their name through the generations in official records and legal documents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Conrad
Derived from the Germanic elements for bold and counsel.
This name
ConranA diminutive form meaning little wise counselor or little bold advisor.
also spelled
Conron
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, Dublin City Records, 1600–1700
Woulfe, Patrick, Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames, 1923
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
