Map of Ireland showing where the Kellum arms are recorded
The Kellum 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 Kellum 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 Kellum Family in Ireland
The surname Kellum is believed to have roots in the ancient Gaelic and Norse influences that shaped early Ireland. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family was firmly established in Dublin, a city that served as a vital hub for trade and political activity during the 1640s. Records from 1645 show that members of the family were active participants in the social and economic life of the capital during a time of great upheaval in Irish history. As the name moved through generations, it likely evolved from older phonetic spellings found in local parish registries and legal documents. These early ancestors were part of a growing urban middle class that helped define the character of Dublin as it transitioned through the turbulent events of the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Colum
Derived from the Latin word columba meaning a dove.
This name
KellumA patronymic surname signifying a descendant of a devotee of Saint Columba.
also spelled
Kellam
Kelleam
Kellom
Related arms
Kellamvariant spelling
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. 1654–1656
Royal Irish Academy. A New History of Ireland, Volume III: Early Modern Ireland 1534–1691. 1976
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