A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fanning family of Ireland.
Reg. 2921 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. fretty ar. a chev. gu”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Fanning Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Fanning arms are recorded
The Fanning 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 Fanning 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 Fanning Family in Ireland
The Fanning family name has deep roots in Ireland, particularly within the urban landscape of Dublin during the seventeenth century. By 1645, members of the Fanning family were well-established figures in the city, often participating in the complex political and social life of the capital. The name itself is thought to be of Anglo-Norman origin, arriving in Ireland following the arrival of settlers from France and England in the Middle Ages. Over time, these families integrated into Irish society, transitioning from their roles as landowners or merchants into the fabric of Dublin’s growing administrative and commercial sectors. Their presence in the city during the mid-1600s highlights a period of significant transition for the family as they navigated the turbulent events of the Irish Confederate Wars and the subsequent political shifts in the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fannin
Derived from the Old French word fanon meaning a banner or flag.
This name
FanningAn occupational surname for a standard-bearer or someone who carried a flag.
also spelled
Fannin
Fannyng
Related arms
Lacyrecorded with Fanning, same area
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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