A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haggan family of Ireland.
Reg. 0823 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Quarterly, ar and az. in 1st quarter a shoe ppr. and on a canton per chev. gu. and erm. three covered cups or; in the 2nd quarter a flag of the first charged with a dexter hand of the fourth; in the 3rd quarter a lion ramp. of the sixth, and in the 4th quarter a fish naiant ppr”
Irelandc. 1868
Where the Haggan Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Haggan arms are recorded
The Haggan arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1868.
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.
Victoria
Sovereign of the period
Victoria
1837–1901
Reigning in Ireland when the Haggan 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 Haggan Family in Ireland
The surname Haggan is primarily associated with the northern regions of Ireland, particularly County Antrim and County Derry, where it emerged as a variation of the Gaelic name Ó hAogáin. This name is derived from the word for a descendant of Aodh, a common personal name meaning fire. While the family had deep roots in the northern provinces, the movement of people toward urban centers during the nineteenth century brought the name into the capital. By 1868, records confirm that members of the Haggan family were well-established in Dublin, likely participating in the city's growing industrial and commercial sectors. This migration reflects a broader trend of families leaving rural areas to seek new opportunities in the capital during a period of significant social and economic change in Ireland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
O hAodhagain
Descendant of the little fiery one
This name
HagganDerived from the Irish word for fire, signifying a spirited or ardent person.
also spelled
Hagan
Hagen
Haggan
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 Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages, 1864–1921
O’Hart, John, Irish Pedigrees; or, The Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation, 1892
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
