A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Elcock family of Ireland.
Reg. 4300 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
Colours
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)
“Gu. a chev. ar. betw. three cocks of the last, each standing on a mound”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Elcock Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Elcock arms are recorded
The Elcock 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 Elcock 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 Elcock Family in Ireland
The surname Elcock is primarily of English origin, derived from a diminutive form of the name Elias or Ellis. By the mid-seventeenth century, members of the family had established a presence in Dublin, a period marked by significant political upheaval and migration across the Irish Sea. During the 1640s, Dublin served as a central hub for English settlers and merchants who were integrated into the city’s administrative and economic life. Historical records from this era suggest that individuals bearing the name were likely part of the growing urban middle class, participating in the trade networks that connected Ireland to the broader British Isles. As the family settled into the social fabric of the city, they became part of the diverse population that defined Dublin’s development during the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ailward
Derived from the Old English elements for noble and guardian.
This name
ElcockA patronymic surname signifying the son of the noble guardian.
also spelled
Elcok
Elcoke
Elcokke
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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
