A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Furlong family of Ireland.
Reg. 4207 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. on a mount in base vert an oak tree fructed ppr. in front thereof a boar pass. or”
WexfordDavidstown · Wexford, c. 1618
Where the Furlong Arms Were Recorded
Wexford
Map of Ireland showing where the Furlong arms are recorded
The Furlong arms were recorded in Wexford, c. 1618.
Wexford was the corner of Ireland closest to Wales, settled early by Norman families. They held their land under arms and kept it for generations, which is why so many Wexford names carry recorded shields.
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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Ireland when the Furlong 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 Wexford.
Origin & History of the Furlong Family in Ireland
The Furlong family name has deep roots in County Wexford, where members of the clan were well-established by the early 17th century. The name is believed to be of Anglo-Norman origin, likely arriving in Ireland during the waves of migration that followed the initial Norman invasion in the 12th century. Over the following centuries, the family integrated into the local landscape, becoming significant landowners and participants in the social life of the southeast. By 1618, records confirm that the Furlongs were a recognized presence in Wexford, holding land and maintaining influence within the region. Their history is closely tied to the development of the county, reflecting the broader patterns of settlement and land ownership that shaped the area throughout the late medieval and early modern periods.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
furlang
An old English unit of measurement representing a furrow long.
This name
FurlongA topographical name for someone who lived on or worked a specific length of land.
also spelled
Furlung
Furlonger
Related arms
Forlongvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Butler, William F. T., Gleanings from Irish History, 1925
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of County Wexford, 1654–1656
White, Newport B., Extents of Irish Monastic Possessions, 1943
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
