A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Healing family of Ireland.
Reg. 1719 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 chev. betw. two couple closes sa. three escallops or”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Healing Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Healing arms are recorded
The Healing 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 Healing 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 Healing Family in Ireland
The surname Healing is a rare name that appears in historical records within the city of Dublin as early as 1645. During this period, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and political change, and families with this name were likely part of the growing urban population. The name itself is thought to be topographical or occupational in origin, potentially describing someone who lived near a specific landmark or worked in a trade related to the word heal. Because the name is not widely distributed, it suggests that the early Healing family members were a localized group who established their roots in Ireland during a time of significant social movement. Over the following centuries, members of the family likely integrated into the professional and civic life of the city, contributing to the development of the region while maintaining their unique family identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
O hEilidhe
Derived from the Gaelic word for a claimant or a plaintiff.
This name
HealingAnglicized form referring to a descendant of a person who makes legal claims.
also spelled
Healyng
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 of the County of Dublin. 1654
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
