Balls / / Coat of Arms, Family Crest and Balls / / Family History

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Balls / / Family History

The names Balls and Ball in Ireland are usually of immigrant origin having been brought into the country by settlers from England and Scotland, especially during the seventeenth century. This name can today be found mostly in the regions of initial settlement, in the Provinces of Ulster and Leinster.

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 Balls / / Coat of Arms

Or/Yellow/Gold	Represents Generosity.
Sable/Black	Denotes Constancy and sometimes Grief.
Bordure/Border	Denotes a diference between relatives bearing the same Arms
The Chevron	Denotes Protection. Often granted as a reward to one who has achieved some Notable Enterprise
Griffin	Symbol of Bravery and Vigilance
Martlet	One who has been disposessed of land. Sign for fourth son. In Ireland the Martlett was the bird of perpetual movement