A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crosthwaite family of Ireland.
Reg. 0652 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Gu. a lion ramp. betw. six cross crosslets or”
DublinHigh Sheriff · Dublin, c. 1845
Where the Crosthwaite Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Crosthwaite arms are recorded
The Crosthwaite arms were recorded in Dublin, c. 1845.
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.
Victoria
Sovereign of the period
Victoria
1837–1901
Reigning in Ireland when the Crosthwaite 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 Crosthwaite Family in Ireland
The surname Crosthwaite originates from the Old Norse language, combining the words "kross" for cross and "thveit" for a clearing or meadow. This suggests that the earliest ancestors likely settled in the northern regions of England, such as Cumbria, where they cleared land near a prominent stone cross or a crossroads. By the mid-19th century, members of the family had established a significant presence in Dublin. Historical records from 1845 show that the family was well-integrated into the professional life of the city, particularly within the merchant and shipping industries. This move from their rural English roots to the bustling urban environment of Ireland highlights the family's adaptability and their role in the economic growth of Dublin during the Victorian era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kross-thveit
Old Norse for cross and a clearing or meadow.
This name
CrosthwaiteDerived from a topographical location referring to a clearing marked by a cross.
also spelled
Crosthwayt
Crosthwayte
Related arms
Crosthvariant spelling
Brownerecorded with Crosthwaite, same area
Haltridgerecorded with Crosthwaite, same area
Lanyrecorded with Crosthwaite, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blackie, C., A Dictionary of Place-Names, 1887
National Archives of Ireland, Griffith's Valuation of Ireland, 1847–1864
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
