Map of Ireland showing where the Loughman arms are recorded
The Loughman 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 Loughman 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 Loughman Family in Ireland
The surname Loughman is primarily of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Ó Lachtnáin, which translates to descendant of Lachtnán. The name itself is rooted in the word lachtna, meaning milk-colored or dun-colored. While the family name is most famously linked to the province of Connacht in western Ireland, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in Dublin by 1645. During this period, Dublin was a center of significant political and social transition, and families like the Loughmans often held positions within the urban merchant class or the local administration. As the seventeenth century progressed, the family name became increasingly integrated into the records of the capital city, reflecting the broader movement of Irish families from rural ancestral lands toward the growing economic opportunities found in urban centers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lochmhaín
Derived from the Gaelic words for lake and gentle or dear.
This name
LoughmanA surname signifying a descendant of the gentle or beloved person of the lake.
also spelled
Loughnen
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
National Archives of Ireland. Civil Survey, A.D. 1654-1656
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
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handFaith, sincerity and justice
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
handFaith, sincerity and justice
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
