A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Harne family of Ireland.
Reg. 0841 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Erm. a water bouget gu”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Harne Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Harne arms are recorded
The Harne 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 Harne 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 Harne Family in Ireland
The family name Harne has deep roots in Ireland, with documented evidence placing members of the family in Dublin as early as 1645. During the mid-seventeenth century, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and political transition, and families like the Harnes were often involved in the urban life of the city. The name likely evolved from older Gaelic or Anglo-Norman naming traditions, reflecting the complex cultural blending that defined Ireland at the time. As the family established itself in the capital, they became part of the growing merchant and professional classes that helped shape the city’s development. By remaining in the Dublin area throughout the following decades, the Harne family contributed to the local history and social fabric of the region during a period of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
O hAthairne
Derived from the Gaelic word for father or paternal ancestor.
This name
HarneA patronymic surname signifying a descendant of a person named Athairne.
also spelled
Harnis
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 Survey, 1654–1656
Royal Irish Academy. A New History of Ireland, Volume III: Early Modern Ireland 1534–1691. 1976
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water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
