Byrnes Coat of Arms, Family Crest and Byrnes Family History
Byrnes Family History
The Irish names Byrne and Byrnes are among the ten most frequently found in the country and are derived from the O'Broin Septs that were located in East Leinster and especially in Counties Kildare and Wicklow where the names are stil very well represented. The name is taken from a Gaelic word that translates as 'raven'.
A Sept is an ancient form of a Clan and is a group of people whose ancestors all bore the same surname and inhabited the same locality.
Meaning of Symbols & Colors on the Byrnes Coat of Arms
| Argent/White or Silver | Denotes Peace and Sincerity. |  |
| Gules/Red | 'The Martyr's colour', signifies Military Fortitude and Magnanimity. |  |
| The Chevron | Denotes Protection. Often granted as a reward to one who has achieved some Notable Enterprise |  |
| Hand | Symbol of Faith, Sincerity, and Justice |  |
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