Map of Ireland showing where the Mcdaniel arms are recorded
The Mcdaniel 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 Mcdaniel 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 Mcdaniel Family in Ireland
The surname McDaniel is an anglicized version of the Gaelic name Mac Dhomhnuill, which translates to son of Donald. The name originates from the Scottish Highlands and the Western Isles, where the Clan Donald was one of the most powerful and influential groups in medieval Scotland. During the seventeenth century, many families migrated from Scotland to Ireland as part of the Plantation of Ulster or for economic opportunities. By 1645, records confirm that members of the McDaniel family were well-established in Dublin. At this time, Dublin served as a bustling center for trade and politics, and these early settlers likely integrated into the city's growing merchant and professional classes. The name evolved in spelling as it moved across the Irish Sea, eventually settling into the common forms used today.
Mcdaniel Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Mac Domhnaill
Son of the ruler of the world
This name
McdanielPatronymic surname derived from a Gaelic personal name meaning world ruler.
also spelled
McDaniel
Macdanyel
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George F. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History. 1946
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin. 1654
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