Map of Ireland showing where the Thacker arms are recorded
The Thacker arms were recorded in Belfast, c. 1644.
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 Thacker 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 Thacker Family in Ireland
The surname Thacker is an occupational name that originated in England, derived from the Middle English word "thakker," which referred to a person who thatched roofs with straw or reeds. During the seventeenth century, families carrying this name began to move across the Irish Sea as part of the broader migration patterns of the era. Records confirm that members of the Thacker family were established in Belfast by 1644, a time when the city was growing as a center for trade and industry. These early settlers were likely drawn to the region by the promise of new work and the expansion of urban development in Ulster. By settling in a bustling port town, the family became part of the diverse social fabric that defined the early history of Belfast. Their presence in the city during this period highlights the movement of skilled laborers who brought their traditional crafts to new environments.
Thacker Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
thak
Old English term for thatch or roof covering.
This name
ThackerAn occupational surname for a person who thatched roofs with straw or reeds.
also spelled
Thackar
Related arms
Thaker, or Thackervariant spelling
Coeyrecorded with Thacker, same area
Johnsonrecorded with Thacker, same area
M'Gregor-Skinner, now M'Gregorrecorded with Thacker, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, Belfast Town Book, 1644
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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