Map of Ireland showing where the Lennon arms are recorded
The Lennon 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 Lennon 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 Lennon Family in Ireland
The surname Lennon originates from the Irish Gaelic name Ó Leannáin, which translates to descendant of Leannán. The name itself is derived from a term meaning lover or paramour, suggesting that the original patriarch of the family was known for his charm or romantic nature. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Dublin. Historical records confirm that members of the Lennon family were living in the city by 1645, a period defined by significant political and social upheaval in Ireland. During this time, the family name was often recorded in various anglicized spellings as officials attempted to transcribe Gaelic names into English documents. These early Dublin residents were part of a larger network of families who maintained deep roots in the region while navigating the complex shifts in land ownership and governance that characterized seventeenth-century Ireland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ó Leannáin
Descendant of the lover or paramour.
This name
LennonDerived from the Gaelic word for lover, denoting a descendant of a beloved person.
also spelled
Lennane
Lennin
Lennun
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Woulfe, Patrick. Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames. 1923
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
National Archives of Ireland. Civil Survey of 1654–1656
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stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
