Ralph Coat of Arms, Family Crest and Ralph Family History
Ralph Family History
The name Ralph in Ireland has appeared in records as early as 1311 when it was recorded in Drogheda as 'Rauf'. Rafe and Reap are other variants of this name. Ralph is derived from the ancient Norse first name 'Hrolfr', meaning 'wolf'.
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 Ralph Coat of Arms
Azure/Blue | Represents Loyalty and Truth. | |
Gules/Red | 'The Martyr's colour', signifies Military Fortitude and Magnanimity. | |
Bend | A bearing of High Honour which signifies Defence or Protection. | |
Bordure/Border | Denotes a diference between relatives bearing the same Arms | |
Bezant | Representing a Gold Coin, signifying a person worthy of trust | |
Crescent/Increscent Moon | Signifies one who has been 'Enlightened and Honoured by his Sovereign' | |
Mullet/Star of Five Points | Denotes Virtue, Learning, and Piety. |
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