A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Harvie family of Ireland.
Reg. 8688 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. a fesse betw. three martlets or”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Harvie Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Harvie arms are recorded
The Harvie 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 Harvie 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 Harvie Family in Ireland
The family name Harvie is a variation of the name Harvey, which originated from the Old Breton personal name Aeruiu. This name combines the elements for battle and eager. It was brought to the British Isles by the Normans during the eleventh century and eventually spread into Ireland. By 1645, members of the Harvie family were firmly established in Dublin. During this period, Dublin was a center of significant political and social change, and families like the Harvies were often involved in the city’s growing merchant and administrative classes. As the name became more common in Ireland, it evolved through different spellings, reflecting the way the name sounded to local clerks and record keepers. These early Dublin residents helped anchor the family name in Irish history, transitioning from its continental roots to become a recognized part of the local community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haerviu
A Breton personal name derived from words meaning battle and worthy.
This name
HarvieAn Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ó hAirmheadhaigh, signifying descendant of the battle-worthy one.
also spelled
Harvey
Harvy
Harvye
Harvys
Related arms
Harveyvariant spelling
Harvyvariant spelling
Harvyevariant spelling
Harvysvariant 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, 1654–1656
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
