A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fitz-Simons family of Ireland.
Reg. 9390 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. three escutcheons gu”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Fitz-Simons Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Fitz-Simons arms are recorded
The Fitz-Simons 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-Simons 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-Simons Family in Ireland
The surname Fitz-Simons is a classic example of a Hiberno-Norman name, meaning it was formed by the descendants of the Normans who settled in Ireland after the twelfth century. The prefix "Fitz" comes from the Old French word for son, indicating that the family line began with a man named Simon. By the time the family was firmly established in Dublin in 1645, they had become deeply integrated into the social and political life of the city. During this period, the Fitz-Simons family was recognized as part of the merchant class, often holding positions of influence within the municipal government. Their presence in the capital during the mid-seventeenth century reflects a long history of urban settlement, where they played an active role in the trade and administrative affairs that defined Dublin as a center of power.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Filius
Latin term meaning son or offspring.
This name
Fitz-SimonsRefers to the son of Simon, a name derived from the Hebrew meaning he has heard.
also spelled
Fitzsimonds
Fitzsymon
Related arms
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, 1923
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escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
