Map of Ireland showing where the Coyne arms are recorded
The Coyne arms were recorded in Dublin, c. 1663.
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 II of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles II of England
1660–1685
Reigning in Ireland when the Coyne 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 Dublin.
Origin & History of the Coyne Family in Ireland
The surname Coyne is an Anglicized version of the ancient Gaelic name Ó Cadhain, which originally emerged in the western regions of Ireland. While the family roots are deeply tied to the province of Connacht, historical records confirm that members of the family had established a significant presence in Dublin by 1663. During this period, the name appeared in various legal and property documents within the city, suggesting that these early settlers were active participants in the urban life of the Irish capital. As the family moved from rural areas into growing administrative centers, they adapted to the changing political landscape of the seventeenth century. This transition highlights how families often migrated toward major hubs like Dublin to seek new opportunities in trade and governance during a time of great social upheaval.
Coyne Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
O'Cadhain
Derived from the Gaelic word cadhain meaning a wild barnacle goose.
This name
CoyneAn anglicized Irish surname signifying a descendant of the wild goose.
also spelled
Coyney
Coyny
Coin
Related arms
Coinvariant spelling
Coyny, or Coyneyvariant 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
Woulfe, Patrick. Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames. 1923
National Archives of Ireland. Records of the Hearth Money Rolls, Dublin City. 1663
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
