A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eager family of Ireland.
Reg. 3608 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. fretty ar. on each crossing a torteaux gu”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Eager Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Eager arms are recorded
The Eager 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 Eager 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 Eager Family in Ireland
The surname Eager has deep roots in Ireland, with historical records confirming that members of the family were well-established in Dublin by 1645. The name is generally considered to be an anglicized version of older Gaelic or Norse-influenced names that were common in coastal regions. During the seventeenth century, the Eager family became part of the shifting social landscape of Dublin as the city grew into a major center for trade and administration. Many families with this name were involved in the professional and merchant classes, which allowed them to maintain a stable presence in the capital during a period of significant political upheaval. Over time, the name spread from the city into the surrounding countryside, where descendants continued to play active roles in local community life and regional development.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
acer
Latin term meaning sharp, keen, or fierce.
This name
EagerA descriptive nickname for a person characterized by sharpness, enthusiasm, or eagerness.
also spelled
Eager
Egar
Egger
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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roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
