Map of Ireland showing where the Paine arms are recorded
The Paine arms were recorded in Dublin, c. 1652.
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.
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 Dublin.
Origin & History of the Paine Family in Ireland
The surname Paine originates from the Old French word "paien," which translates to "pagan" or "countryman." During the Middle Ages, this name was often used as a nickname for someone who lived in a rural area or for a person who had traveled to the Holy Land. By the time members of the family were documented in Dublin in 1652, the name had already been established in England and Ireland for several centuries. These early settlers in Dublin were part of a period of significant social and political transition in Ireland. Families like the Paines often moved between England and Ireland during this era to take up land grants or participate in the growing administrative life of the city. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, but it remained a common identifier for families who were deeply involved in the local trade and civic activities of the Dublin region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Paganus
A Latin term meaning a country dweller or rustic person.
This name
PaineAn occupational or descriptive surname originally denoting a villager or a non-Christian.
also spelled
Payne
Payn
Paynes
Related arms
Paynesimilar arms
Payenvariant spelling
Paynvariant spelling
Paynesvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1969
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
National Archives of Ireland, Books of Survey and Distribution, 1650s
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
