Map of Ireland showing where the Person arms are recorded
The Person 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 Person 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 Person Family in Ireland
The surname Person has roots that stretch back to the Middle Ages, functioning originally as a patronymic name derived from the given name Peter. In its earliest form, the name often appeared as Pierson or Pearson, meaning the son of Piers or Peter. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Dublin. Records from 1645 confirm that members of the family were living in the city during a time of significant political and social transition in Ireland. These early settlers likely moved to Dublin to participate in the growing trade and administrative opportunities of the capital. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved into the simplified version used today, reflecting the linguistic shifts common among families living in urban centers during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
persona
Latin term for a theatrical mask used by an actor.
This name
PersonAn occupational surname for someone who played a character or wore a mask.
also spelled
Pierson
Pearson
Related arms
Pearsonvariant spelling
Piersonvariant spelling
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, 1654–1656
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
