A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cader family of Scotland.
Reg. 0920 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. a stag's head erased ar. on a chief of the last a buckle betw. two mullets of the first”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Cader Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Cader arms are recorded
The Cader 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 Cader 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 Cader Family in Scotland
The family name Cader is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Scotland, with confirmed records placing the family in Edinburgh as early as 1748. During the mid-eighteenth century, Edinburgh was a bustling center of the Scottish Enlightenment, a time when the city was expanding rapidly and becoming a hub for trade, law, and intellectual growth. Families living in the city at this time often navigated a society transitioning from traditional clan structures to a more urbanized, professional lifestyle. While the name Cader is relatively rare, its presence in the capital suggests that early members were likely involved in the skilled trades or the merchant classes that defined the city’s economy. By establishing themselves in Edinburgh during this era, the Cader family became part of the vibrant social fabric of a city that was quickly modernizing while still holding onto its deep Scottish heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cader
Derived from the Welsh word for a hill fort or chair.
This name
CaderRefers to a person who lived near or worked at a fortified hill.
also spelled
Kader
Cadre
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh Register of Marriages, 1748
National Records of Scotland, Old Parish Registers, Births and Baptisms
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
