Map of Ireland showing where the Rutledge arms are recorded
The Rutledge arms were recorded in Dublin, c. 1645.
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 Rutledge 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 Dublin.
Origin & History of the Rutledge Family in Ireland
The Rutledge family name has deep roots in the British Isles, with historical records confirming their presence in Dublin as early as 1645. The name is generally considered to be of Old English origin, likely derived from a location name that described a red-colored ridge or a clearing. During the seventeenth century, families with this name were often involved in the shifting political and social landscape of Ireland, particularly within the urban centers of the east coast. As the family established itself in Dublin, they became part of the growing merchant and professional classes that defined the city during a period of significant transition. Over the following generations, members of the family expanded their influence, moving from these early urban foundations into various roles in trade, law, and land management across the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hroðelac
Derived from Old English elements meaning famous and play or sport.
This name
RutledgeA locational surname originating from a red-colored ridge or clearing.
also spelled
Ruttlidge
Rutlidge
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
Woulfe, Patrick. Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall. 1923
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stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
