A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Farell family of England.
Reg. 5544 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Per pale ar. and sa”
WarwickWarwick, c. 1620
Where the Farell Arms Were Recorded
Warwick
Map of England showing where the Farell arms are recorded
The Farell arms were recorded in Warwick, c. 1620.
Warwickshire lay in the middle of England, and its landed families were spread evenly across it rather than gathered in one corner. A great many held a single manor each, and each of those holdings brought its own claim to arms.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Farell arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Warwick.
Origin & History of the Farell Family in England
The surname Farell is a variation of the ancient Gaelic name O Fearghail, which translates to man of valor. While the name has deep roots in Ireland, members of the family were established in the English town of Warwick by 1620. During this period, Warwick was a significant center for trade and local government, attracting families who were often involved in skilled crafts or regional administration. The presence of the family in this area suggests they were part of the growing middle class that helped shape the town during the early seventeenth century. As they settled into English life, the spelling of the name gradually shifted to its modern form to better suit the phonetic patterns of the local dialect. This transition reflects the broader movement of families across the British Isles during the early modern era as they sought new opportunities for work and community building.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fearghal
Derived from the Gaelic elements for man and valor.
This name
FarellA surname of Irish origin signifying a courageous or heroic man.
also spelled
Farrall
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
Warwickshire County Record Office. Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
