Map of Ireland showing where the Leckey arms are recorded
The Leckey 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 Leckey 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 Leckey Family in Ireland
The surname Leckey is primarily associated with the history of Ireland, particularly within the province of Ulster and the city of Dublin. By the mid-seventeenth century, records confirm that members of the Leckey family were well-established residents of Dublin, appearing in official documents as early as 1645. The name is believed to be a variation of the Scottish name Leckie, which originated from the lands of Leckie in Stirlingshire. During the period of the Plantation of Ulster in the early 1600s, many families migrated from Scotland to Ireland for economic and political opportunities. As these families settled into their new communities, the spelling of their names often shifted to reflect local pronunciations or clerical errors in record-keeping. The Leckey family became integrated into the social and commercial fabric of Irish life, moving from their Scottish roots to become a recognized part of the Dublin population during a time of significant transition in Irish history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Leac
An Irish Gaelic word referring to a flat stone or flagstone.
This name
LeckeyDerived from a topographical descriptor for someone who lived near a prominent flat stone.
also spelled
Leckie
Lecky
Related arms
Leckievariant spelling
Leckyvariant spelling
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, Calendar of the Ancient Records of Dublin, 1889
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