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Registered 1999 · site is live · HTTPS valid
IrishSurnames.com is the store for irish coat of arms and more
Coat of Arms, Family Crest - Free to view your Irish Surname family crest, coat of arms, shield, symbol, also called a design, pattern, tartan, picture, template, tattoo, heraldry, clipart, or heraldic!
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
On AboutUs since 2006 · 1 registrar change since Dec 26, 2016 · no ownership change on record since 2007 · last checked Oct 29, 2026.
Registration
No registration date on file yet. AboutUs reads it from RDAP when the site is checked.
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 20, 2006 – Nov 13, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described irishsurnames.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 13, 2013 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“Coat of Arms, Family Crest - Free to view your Irish Surname family crest, coat of arms, shield, symbol, also called a design, pattern, tartan, picture, template, tattoo, heraldry, clipart, or heraldic! We show worldwid…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Registrar
ENOM, INC.Dec 26, 2016 – Dec 29, 2016Registrar ENOM, INC. (IANA 48) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for irishsurnames.com, from Dec 26, 2016 to Dec 29, 2016.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)NAMECHEAP INC
Ownership
Ownership recordsJun 2, 2007 – Jan 18, 2026Registration records for irishsurnames.com are held from Jun 2, 2007 to Jan 18, 2026 (60 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No ownership changes recorded, 2007–2026
Zone file
No nameserver records held, Dec 2016 – Apr 2018Nameservers: allwebco.netNameservers: allwebco.netJun 2, 2007 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed allwebco.net nameservers (ns2.allwebco.net) for irishsurnames.com from Jun 2, 2007 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Sectigo LimitedSectigo LimitedJan 9, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 1 certificate for irishsurnames.com from Jan 9, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 13, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
2010201520202025Apr ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (15)
Jun 20, 2006 – Nov 13, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described irishsurnames.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 13, 2013 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Coat of Arms, Family Crest - Free to view your Irish Surname family crest, coat of arms, shield, symbol, also called a design, pattern, tartan, picture, template, tattoo, heraldry, clipart, or heraldic! We show worldwid…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jun 2, 2007 – Jan 18, 2026Ownership: Registration records for irishsurnames.com are held from Jun 2, 2007 to Jan 18, 2026 (60 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jun 2, 2007 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed allwebco.net nameservers (ns2.allwebco.net) for irishsurnames.com from Jun 2, 2007 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 1, 2016Zone file: allwebco.net (ns.allwebco.net, ns2.allwebco.net) were the nameservers listed for irishsurnames.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 1, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).
Current AboutUs recordJul 7, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
NAMECHEAP INC
Aug 29, 2018 – Oct 7, 2026 (latest)
Registrar NAMECHEAP INC (IANA 1068) in the registration data recorded, first on Aug 29, 2018 and most recently on Oct 7, 2026.
Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 7, 2026
Nameservers: allwebco.netOct 18, 2013 – Apr 1, 2016allwebco.net (ns.allwebco.net, ns2.allwebco.net) were the nameservers listed for irishsurnames.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 1, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: allwebco.netApr 2, 2016 – Dec 29, 2016Registration records listed allwebco.net nameservers (ns2.allwebco.net) for irishsurnames.com from Apr 2, 2016 to Dec 29, 2016. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: hostwindsdns.comApr 3, 2018hostwindsdns.com (hwcns1-198296.hostwindsdns.com, hwcns2-198296.hostwindsdns.com) were the nameservers listed for irishsurnames.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Apr 3, 2018 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
DNS moved to hostwindsdns.comApr 3, 2018irishsurnames.com's nameservers moved from allwebco.net to hostwindsdns.com at some point between Dec 29, 2016 and Apr 3, 2018. Last seen at allwebco.net: Dec 29, 2016 (registration record). First seen at hostwindsdns.com: Apr 3, 2018 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 15 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Nameservers: hostwindsdns.comNameservers: hostwindsdns.comAug 29, 2018 – Jan 18, 2026Registration records listed hostwindsdns.com nameservers (hwcns1-198296.hostwindsdns.com, hwcns2-198296.hostwindsdns.com) for irishsurnames.com from Aug 29, 2018 to Jan 18, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 29, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 29, 2026: hwcns1-198296.hostwindsdns.com, hwcns2-198296.hostwindsdns.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 29, 2026
Let's Encrypt
Sep 6, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026 (latest)
Let's Encrypt issued 1 certificate for irishsurnames.com from Sep 6, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 5, 2026. Seen in use on Oct 4, 2026.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 4, 2026
Apr 2, 2016 – Dec 29, 2016Zone file: Registration records listed allwebco.net nameservers (ns2.allwebco.net) for irishsurnames.com from Apr 2, 2016 to Dec 29, 2016. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 26, 2016 – Dec 29, 2016Registrar: Registrar ENOM, INC. (IANA 48) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for irishsurnames.com, from Dec 26, 2016 to Dec 29, 2016.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Apr 3, 2018Zone file: hostwindsdns.com (hwcns1-198296.hostwindsdns.com, hwcns2-198296.hostwindsdns.com) were the nameservers listed for irishsurnames.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Apr 3, 2018 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Apr 3, 2018Zone file: irishsurnames.com's nameservers moved from allwebco.net to hostwindsdns.com at some point between Dec 29, 2016 and Apr 3, 2018. Last seen at allwebco.net: Dec 29, 2016 (registration record). First seen at hostwindsdns.com: Apr 3, 2018 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 15 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Aug 29, 2018 – Oct 7, 2026Registrar: Registrar NAMECHEAP INC (IANA 1068) in the registration data recorded, first on Aug 29, 2018 and most recently on Oct 7, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 7, 2026
Aug 29, 2018 – Jan 18, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed hostwindsdns.com nameservers (hwcns1-198296.hostwindsdns.com, hwcns2-198296.hostwindsdns.com) for irishsurnames.com from Aug 29, 2018 to Jan 18, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jan 9, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 1 certificate for irishsurnames.com from Jan 9, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 13, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jul 7, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 6, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 1 certificate for irishsurnames.com from Sep 6, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 5, 2026. Seen in use on Oct 4, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 4, 2026
Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 29, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 29, 2026: hwcns1-198296.hostwindsdns.com, hwcns2-198296.hostwindsdns.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 29, 2026
Automated safety checks
DNS (passed)
HTTPS (passed)
Page metadata (passed)
Security headers (failed)
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Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered Sep 24, 1999 — 27 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: NameCheap, Inc. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 20, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for www.irishsurnames.com.
checked Oct 3, 2026
The live front page reads as an online shop that sells products.
We withhold an authority number until independent evidence (global rank, link-graph presence) has accrued. The facts we do have about this site are shown below — we'd rather say “not enough signals yet” than invent a low score.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 73 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 73 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
Missing DMARC (mild)
What irishsurnames.com said about itself, 2006
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
Coat of Arms, Family Crest - Free to view your Irish Surname family crest, coat of arms, shield, symbol, also called a design, pattern, tartan, picture, template, tattoo, heraldry, clipart, or heraldic! We show worldwide graphics of Irish, German, Scottish, Italian, Spanish, English, Welsh, UK, Canada, Australia and America origin. Free view of the picture with history, meaning, genealogy.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.