A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Pinnick family of Ireland.
Reg. 3808 · Irish, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Per saltire gu. and sa. on a chev. betw. three lions' heads erased, from the mouth of each issuant a cross crosslet fessways issuant all or, as many cinquefoils az”
Irelandc. 1668
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Map of Ireland showing where the Pinnick arms are recorded
The Pinnick arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1668.
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 II of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles II of England
1660–1685
Reigning in Ireland when the Pinnick 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 Pinnick Family in Ireland
The family name Pinnick is believed to have roots in the British Isles, with early records confirming that members of the family were established in Dublin by 1668. During the seventeenth century, Dublin served as a bustling hub for trade and migration, drawing individuals from across the Irish Sea who sought new opportunities in the city. Families like the Pinnicks often settled in urban centers to work as merchants, tradespeople, or skilled laborers, contributing to the growing economy of the region. While the exact origins of the name remain a subject of study, its presence in Irish records from this period suggests that the family was part of the significant movement of people that shaped the social landscape of colonial-era Dublin. Over time, these early settlers integrated into the local community, leaving a historical footprint in the city's parish registers and administrative documents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pinnock
Derived from the Middle English word for a small enclosure or pen.
This name
PinnickAn occupational or locational surname referring to someone who lived near a small animal enclosure.
also spelled
Pinnocke
Pinnok
Pynock
Pinnick
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
National Archives of Ireland, Dublin City Census and Parish Records, 1668
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cinquefoilHope and joy
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cinquefoilHope and joy
