Fitzpatrick Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Fitzpatrick name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Fitzpatrick name
Fitzpatrick looks Norman but is Gaelic, from Mac Giolla Phádraig, "son of the devotee of Saint Patrick". It is the only Fitz name of native Irish origin. The family ruled the kingdom of Ossory, in present Laois and Kilkenny, and in 1541 its chief became Baron of Upper Ossory. The name is common in Leinster and among Irish Americans.
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This overview covers the Fitzpatrick name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Fitzpatrick name FAQ
What does the Fitzpatrick name mean?
Son of the devotee of Saint Patrick. Common variants include MacGillapatrick, Kilpatrick, Patrick.
Where does the Fitzpatrick surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Fitzpatrick coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Fitzpatrick crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Fitzpatrick coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.