Lynch is a surname of Irish origin.
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In Gaelic, its original forms included
There were at least three unrelated families of this name in Gaelic Ireland, located in what is now County Clare, Cork, Louth and south-east Ulster. All are unrelated.
The Lynch family of Galway were one of the Tribes of Galway, and of Anglo-Irish origin. The original form of the surname, de Linch, indicated a now unknown place of origin, possibly in England.
Traditionally, English heraldry limited the use of heraldic symbols and devices to a single individual, whereas in Ireland the Coat of arms was used by the whole extended 'family', although most Irish did not really see the need for elaborate heraldry so it was not actively displayed. Most Irish coats of arms date back to well before English times. Originally each 'clan' would have their colours (for the Lynch's this was blue (azure) and yellow/gold), then it became 'fashionable' to adopt a motif that was significant to the clan.
Arms recorded among the heraldic offices in Dublin and London include that of Lynch of Galway: