A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fullam family of Ireland.
Reg. 5386 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bordureA difference between branches of one family
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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. a cross sa. betw. four trefoils slipped vert, a border engr. az”
DublinDublin, c. 1645
Where the Fullam Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Fullam arms are recorded
The Fullam 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 Fullam 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 Fullam Family in Ireland
The surname Fullam is rooted in the history of Ireland, with records confirming that family members were established in Dublin as early as 1645. The name is widely considered to be an Anglicized version of the Gaelic name Ó Fallamhain, which translates to descendant of the ambitious or ruler. During the seventeenth century, the family was part of the urban population of Dublin, a city that served as a major center for trade and administration. As the family settled into the capital, they became integrated into the local community during a time of significant political and social change in Ireland. Over the following generations, the name remained connected to the Dublin region, reflecting the long-standing presence of the family in the cultural landscape of the city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Follam
Derived from the Old Irish word meaning a fool or simpleton.
This name
FullamA descriptive nickname for a person considered foolish or lacking in worldly wisdom.
also spelled
Fulham
Fulleham
Related arms
Fulhamvariant 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
Woulfe, Patrick, Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames, 1923
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
bordureA difference between branches of one family
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bordureA difference between branches of one family
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
