A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gallop family of Ireland.
Reg. 3102 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. on a bend gu. a lion pass. or”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Gallop Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Gallop arms are recorded
The Gallop 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 Gallop 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 Gallop Family in Ireland
The surname Gallop is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname, likely referring to someone who moved with a brisk or energetic gait. While the name has roots in various parts of England, historical records confirm that members of the Gallop family were established in Dublin by 1645. During this period, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and political transition, and families with this name were often integrated into the urban professional or merchant classes. As the family settled into Irish life, they became part of the complex social fabric of the seventeenth century, navigating the shifting landscape of a city that served as a vital hub for commerce and administration. Over time, the name persisted through generations, reflecting the movement of people across the Irish Sea and their eventual integration into the local community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Galo
A reference to a person from Gaul or a foreigner.
This name
GallopAn occupational name for a messenger or someone who travels quickly.
also spelled
Gallup
Related arms
Gollopvariant spelling
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
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
