A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Findlater family of Ireland.
Reg. 9159 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
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 chev. betw. three estoiles in chief or, and an eagle reguard. wings displ. in base ppr”
DublinThe Slopes · Dublin, c. 1645
Where the Findlater Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Findlater arms are recorded
The Findlater arms were recorded in Dublin, c. 1645.
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 Findlater 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 Dublin.
Origin & History of the Findlater Family in Ireland
The surname Findlater originates from a place name in Banffshire, Scotland, specifically from the lands of Findlater near the coast. The name itself is derived from Old Norse terms meaning white cliff, which describes the prominent geological features of that area. By the mid-seventeenth century, members of the family had migrated across the Irish Sea to settle in Dublin. Records confirm their presence in the city by 1645, where they began to establish themselves within the local merchant and professional classes. Over the following generations, the family became well known for their contributions to the city’s commercial life, particularly in the grocery and wine trades. Their transition from Scottish landowners to influential Dublin citizens reflects the broader patterns of movement and economic integration that defined the British Isles during the early modern period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Finn-leithir
Old Norse for white slope or fair hillside.
This name
FindlaterDerived from a place name in Scotland, signifying those who originated from a white or fair-colored slope.
also spelled
Fyndlater
Findlator
Fyndlator
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George F. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
National Archives of Ireland, Dublin City Council Records, 1640–1650
Registry of Deeds, Dublin, Memorials of Deeds, Conveyances and Wills, 1708–1750
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
