A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fitz-Simmons family of Ireland.
Reg. 7778 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. on a fesse betw. three crescents ar. another of the field”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Fitz-Simmons Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Fitz-Simmons arms are recorded
The Fitz-Simmons 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 Fitz-Simmons 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 Fitz-Simmons Family in Ireland
The surname FitzSimmons is a patronymic name, which means it was originally created to identify a person as the son of someone named Simon. The prefix "Fitz" comes from an Old French word that indicates descent, making the name a direct link to an ancestor who held that given name. By the time the family was firmly established in Dublin in 1645, they were part of a group often referred to as the Old English. These were families of Norman or English descent who had settled in Ireland centuries earlier and became deeply integrated into the local culture and political life. During the mid-seventeenth century, the FitzSimmons family in Dublin navigated a period of intense social and political upheaval, as the city served as a central hub for the shifting power dynamics of the era. Their presence in the capital during this time suggests they were active participants in the urban economy and the complex administrative life of the city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Filius
Latin term meaning son or offspring.
This name
Fitz-SimmonsSon of Simon, derived from the Norman-French prefix Fitz combined with the Hebrew name Simon.
also spelled
Fitzsimon
Fitzsimond
Fitzsymon
Related arms
Fitz-Simonvariant spelling
Fitz-Simondvariant spelling
Fitz-Simondsvariant spelling
Fitz-Symonvariant 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, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
Woulfe, Patrick, Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames, 1923
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
