A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buntin family of Scotland.
Reg. 0468 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Sa. three hounds pass. ar”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Buntin Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Buntin arms are recorded
The Buntin 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 Buntin 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 Buntin Family in Scotland
The family name Buntin is deeply rooted in the history of Scotland, with significant records placing the family in Edinburgh by the year 1748. During the eighteenth century, Edinburgh was a bustling center of the Scottish Enlightenment, and families like the Buntins were often part of the growing urban middle class that contributed to the city's intellectual and commercial life. The name itself is thought to be a variation of the surname Bunting, which likely originated as a descriptive nickname based on the small, colorful bird of the same name. Over time, families with this name moved through the Scottish Lowlands, establishing themselves in various trades and professions as the region modernized. By the mid-1700s, individuals bearing the Buntin name were well-integrated into the social fabric of Scotland, participating in the daily life of a capital city that was rapidly expanding its influence across the British Isles.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bunten
Derived from the Middle English word for a brightly colored bird.
This name
BuntinA Scottish topographic or occupational surname likely referring to a colorful person.
also spelled
Bunten
Bunton
Related arms
Bunten, or Buntingvariant spelling
Buntonvariant spelling
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, Old Parish Registers of Births and Baptisms, 1748
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greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
