Map of Ireland showing where the Hewitson arms are recorded
The Hewitson 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 Hewitson 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 Hewitson Family in Ireland
The surname Hewitson is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son of someone named Hewit. The name Hewit itself is a diminutive form of the name Hugh, a popular choice of the time that means mind or intellect. While the name has deep roots in Northern England, records confirm that members of the family were established in Dublin by 1645. During this period, families often moved across the Irish Sea for trade, military service, or land administration. By settling in Dublin during the mid-seventeenth century, the Hewitsons became part of a complex social landscape marked by significant political and religious change. Over time, the family integrated into the local community, leaving a historical footprint that reflects the broader patterns of migration and settlement common in the British Isles during the early modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hugh
Derived from the Germanic element hug meaning heart, mind, or spirit.
This name
HewitsonA patronymic surname meaning son of the little or young Hugh.
also spelled
Hewitson
Hewetsonne
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George Fraser, The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
National Archives of Ireland, Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Irish Will Registers
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