A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heatly family of Ireland.
Reg. 0203 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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, on a bend vert three boars' heads erased sa”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Heatly Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Heatly arms are recorded
The Heatly 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 Heatly 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 Heatly Family in Ireland
The family name Heatly has roots that trace back to the mid-seventeenth century in Ireland, with documented evidence placing members of the family in Dublin by 1645. During this period, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and political transition, making it a significant location for families establishing their presence in the city. The name is believed to be of topographical origin, likely derived from Old English terms describing someone who lived near a heath or a clearing. As these early family members settled in the capital, they became part of the urban fabric of a city undergoing rapid change. Over the following generations, the family name became firmly associated with the social and professional life of the region, reflecting the broader patterns of migration and settlement that defined seventeenth-century Ireland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
hath
Old English term referring to a heath or uncultivated wasteland.
This name
HeatlyA topographical name for someone who lived on or near a heath or moorland.
also spelled
Hetley
Heatly
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
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
