Map of Scotland showing where the Arbuckle arms are recorded
The Arbuckle arms were recorded in Scotland, c. 1748.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh was the seat of Scotland's government, its courts and its heralds. Families with business there settled nearby, and being close to where arms were recorded is exactly why so many of them appear.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Scotland in this period.
George II of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George II of Great Britain
1727–1760
Reigning in Scotland when the Arbuckle arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Scotland
Scottish heraldry is unique because it treats a coat of arms as a piece of personal property protected by law. Only one person can own a specific design at any given time. When a family grows, the head keeps the original shield while other relatives must apply for their own distinct version with slight changes to prove their specific identity.
Granting authority
The Court of the Lord Lyon acts as the official body that regulates and controls all heraldic matters throughout Scotland.
How they got arms
Individuals obtain a legal right to their arms through a formal petition process that confirms their identity and family connection.
Where arms were recorded
All valid coats of arms are officially entered into the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings starting from 1672.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Scotland.
Origin & History of the Arbuckle Family in Scotland
The surname Arbuckle is a locational name that originated in Scotland, specifically derived from the lands of Arbuckle in the parish of New Monkland, Lanarkshire. The name itself is thought to come from the Gaelic words for a high ridge or a rounded hill, which accurately describes the landscape where the family first established their roots. By the middle of the 18th century, the family had expanded their presence into urban centers, as evidenced by records of Arbuckle family members living in Edinburgh by 1748. During this period, the family was becoming increasingly involved in the professional and civic life of Scotland’s capital. This transition from rural landowners to city dwellers reflects the broader social changes occurring in Scotland as the country moved toward the modern era.
Arbuckle Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Arnbjorg
Old Norse name meaning eagle protection or eagle refuge.
This name
ArbuckleDerived from a Scottish place name meaning eagle ridge or eagle hill.
also spelled
Arbuckell
Arbuckill
Arbukle
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh Commissariot: Register of Testaments, 1748
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