Map of Ireland showing where the Slover arms are recorded
The Slover 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 Slover 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 Slover Family in Ireland
The surname Slover is believed to have roots that connect to the movement of people across Northern Europe and the British Isles during the seventeenth century. While the name is often associated with later migrations to North America, historical records confirm that members of the Slover family were established in Dublin by 1645. During this period, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and political transition, making it a likely hub for families arriving from various parts of England or the Low Countries. The name itself is thought to be an anglicized variation of older occupational or locative surnames, reflecting the way names shifted as families settled into new urban environments. By maintaining a presence in the city during the mid-1600s, the early Slovers became part of the complex social fabric of a changing Ireland, eventually contributing to the lineage that would later spread across the Atlantic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sluaghadh
An Irish word referring to a military expedition or hosting.
This name
SloverDerived from a nickname for a member of a raiding party or warrior host.
also spelled
Silver
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
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
Royal Irish Academy, A New History of Ireland, Volume III: Early Modern Ireland 1534–1691, 1976
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