A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gibbins family of Ireland.
Reg. 7667 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Or, a lion ramp. sa. over all on a bend gu. three escallops ar”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Gibbins Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Gibbins arms are recorded
The Gibbins 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 Gibbins 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 Gibbins Family in Ireland
The surname Gibbins is a patronymic name, meaning it originated as a way to identify someone as the son of a man named Gilbert. The name evolved from the medieval nickname Gib, which was a common short form of Gilbert, and the addition of the suffix -ins indicated a family connection. By the mid-seventeenth century, the Gibbins family had established a notable presence in Dublin. Records from 1645 confirm that members of the family were living and working within the city during a time of significant political and social transition in Ireland. As the name spread through the region, it became associated with families who were often involved in trade and urban development. These early settlers helped shape the local community, and their presence in Dublin archives provides a clear link to the family's long history in the area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gilbert
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bright pledge or shining hostage.
This name
GibbinsA patronymic surname meaning son of Gilbert, indicating descent from a bright pledge.
also spelled
Gibbens
Gibbines
Gibbings
Related arms
Gibbens, or Gibbinsvariant spelling
Gibbines, Gibblings, or Gibbinsvariant spelling
Gibbingsvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George Fraser, 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, 1654–1656
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
