Map of Ireland showing where the Lowry arms are recorded
The Lowry arms were recorded in Tyrone, c. 1645.
Tyrone was northern Irish country of hills and small farms, planted with settlers in the seventeenth century. The new landowners took formal grants, and formal grants were recorded.
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 Lowry 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 Tyrone.
Origin & History of the Lowry Family in Ireland
The surname Lowry has deep roots in the history of County Tyrone, where members of the family were firmly established by the mid-seventeenth century. The name is generally considered an anglicized version of the Gaelic name Ó Labhradha, which translates to a descendant of Labhradh. This original Gaelic name is thought to mean spokesman or one who speaks clearly. During the seventeenth century, families in Ulster often faced significant social and political changes as the region underwent major land settlements. By 1645, the Lowry family was already active in the local affairs of Tyrone, eventually becoming prominent landowners and civic leaders in the area. Their presence in this region reflects the broader transition of Gaelic families adapting to new administrative systems while maintaining their ancestral ties to the Irish landscape.
Lowry Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Labhradha
Derived from the Gaelic word for a spokesperson or speaker.
This name
LowryA descendant of the spokesman or one who is eloquent in speech.
also spelled
Lowrie
Laurie
Lawrie
Related arms
Laurievariant spelling
Lawrievariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bell, Robert. The Book of Ulster Surnames. 1988
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. Estate Records of the Lowry-Corry Family of Castle Coole. D3007
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cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
branchPeace, and new growth
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
branchPeace, and new growth
