A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Burrow family of Scotland.
Reg. 9737 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Az. three fleurs-de-lis erm”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Burrow Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Burrow arms are recorded
The Burrow 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 Burrow 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 Burrow Family in Scotland
The surname Burrow is primarily topographical in origin, meaning it was originally used to describe people who lived near a specific landmark. The name is derived from the Old English word "burh," which referred to a fortified place, a hill, or a sheltered dwelling. As families began to adopt permanent surnames in the Middle Ages, those residing near prominent mounds or town fortifications often became known by this descriptor. By the mid-eighteenth century, the name had established a presence in Scotland, with records confirming that members of the Burrow family were living in Edinburgh by 1748. During this period, Edinburgh was a rapidly changing city, and families like the Burrows were likely part of the growing urban population that contributed to the professional and commercial life of the Scottish capital.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
burg
A fortified settlement or castle.
This name
BurrowRefers to someone who lived near a fortified town or stronghold.
also spelled
Burro
Burrough
Burroughe
Related arms
Boroughvariant spelling
Bureauvariant spelling
Burghvariant spelling
Burroughvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George Fraser. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History. 1946
National Records of Scotland. Edinburgh Commissary Court: Register of Testaments. 1748
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
