Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Az. a leopard's face jessant-de-lis ar”
A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Panting family of Ireland.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Az. a leopard's face jessant-de-lis ar”

The Panting arms were recorded in Dublin, c. 1600.
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 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.
The surname Panting is a locational or descriptive name that likely originated in England before spreading across the Irish Sea. By the year 1600, records confirm that members of the Panting family were well-established in Dublin. During this era, Dublin served as a bustling center for trade and administration, attracting settlers from across the British Isles who sought new opportunities in the city's growing merchant class. These early family members were part of a significant migration period that shaped the social landscape of the capital. As they settled into their new environment, the family became integrated into the local community, participating in the civic and economic life of the city during a time of great transition in Irish history.
A hollow, valley, or depression in the landscape.
