Map of Ireland showing where the Spriggs arms are recorded
The Spriggs 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 Spriggs 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 Spriggs Family in Ireland
The surname Spriggs is believed to have originated in England as a descriptive nickname, likely referring to a person who was tall, slender, or energetic, much like a young twig or sprout. By the mid-seventeenth century, the name had crossed the Irish Sea, as evidenced by records of family members living in Dublin by 1645. During this period, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and political transition, and families arriving from England often integrated into the city’s administrative and merchant classes. These early settlers were part of a broader movement of people who helped shape the urban landscape of Dublin during a time of significant social change. Over the following generations, the family established deeper roots in the region, transitioning from newcomers to long-standing residents of the Irish capital.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sprig
A small shoot, twig, or young branch of a plant.
This name
SpriggsA nickname for a slender, youthful, or energetic person.
also spelled
Sprygg
Sprygge
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George Fraser. 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
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