A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fahie family of Ireland.
Reg. 7095 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
handFaith, sincerity and justice
swordJustice, and military honour
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. a dexter hand couped in chief, thrusting a sword ppr. into a boar's head erased in base or”
Irelandc. 1825
Where the Fahie Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Fahie arms are recorded
The Fahie arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1825.
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.
George IV of the United Kingdom
Sovereign of the period
George IV of the United Kingdom
1820–1830
Reigning in Ireland when the Fahie 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 Fahie Family in Ireland
The family name Fahie is primarily associated with the Irish province of Munster, particularly County Tipperary, where it originated as an anglicized version of the Gaelic surname Ó Fathaigh. This name is derived from the word fathaigh, which translates to giant or man of stature. By the early nineteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Dublin, as evidenced by records from 1825. During this period, members of the family were often involved in the urban growth of the city, working as skilled tradespeople or merchants as Dublin expanded its commercial influence. The migration from rural areas like Tipperary to the capital city was a common trend for many Irish families during the 1800s, as they sought new economic opportunities amidst the changing social landscape of Ireland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fathaigh
Derived from the Irish word for a giant or a base.
This name
FahieRefers to a descendant of the giant or a person of significant stature.
also spelled
Fahy
Fay
Faye
Related arms
Fahyvariant spelling
Fayvariant 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
National Archives of Ireland, Valuation Office Records, 1825
Woulfe, Patrick, Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames, 1923
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handFaith, sincerity and justice
swordJustice, and military honour
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
handFaith, sincerity and justice
swordJustice, and military honour
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
