Map of Ireland showing where the Marthaler arms are recorded
The Marthaler 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 Marthaler 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 Marthaler Family in Ireland
The name Marthaler originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically derived from the term "Marthal," which refers to a valley associated with a farm or a specific settlement. While the name is deeply rooted in Swiss and German geography, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in Dublin by 1645. During the seventeenth century, individuals with this surname likely arrived in Ireland as part of the broader movement of merchants, soldiers, or skilled craftspeople traveling across Northern Europe. The presence of the family in Dublin during this period suggests they were integrated into the city’s growing international trade networks. Over time, the family adapted to the local environment while maintaining the unique linguistic heritage of their ancestral name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Marthaler
Derived from the German word Marthal, meaning a valley of martens.
This name
MarthalerRefers to a person who lived in or originated from a valley inhabited by martens.
also spelled
Martall
Martel
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
Registry of Deeds, Dublin, Abstracts of Wills and Administrations, 1645
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