Map of Ireland showing where the Kilmer arms are recorded
The Kilmer 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 Kilmer 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 Kilmer Family in Ireland
The surname Kilmer is believed to have roots in the Germanic regions of Europe before spreading into the British Isles. By the mid-seventeenth century, members of the family were well-established in Dublin, as evidenced by records from 1645. During this period, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and political change, and families like the Kilmers often integrated into the local merchant or professional classes. The name itself is thought to be topographic or locational in origin, likely referring to someone who lived near a specific church or a particular type of clearing. As the family grew, they became part of the broader migration patterns that saw people move between Ireland, England, and eventually across the Atlantic to the American colonies in search of new opportunities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cill Mhuire
Church of Mary
This name
KilmerDerived from a place name indicating someone who lived near a church dedicated to Saint Mary.
also spelled
Kylmerux
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
Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. 1991
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