A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Carrick family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2248 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
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 roses ar. leaved vert”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Carrick Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Carrick arms are recorded
The Carrick 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 Carrick 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 Carrick Family in Scotland
The family name Carrick originates from a geographic region in southwestern Scotland known as the Earldom of Carrick. During the Middle Ages, people often adopted surnames based on the lands they lived on or managed, and those who moved away from this coastal district carried the name with them as a way to identify their origins. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Edinburgh, which was then a growing center for trade and law. Records from 1748 show members of the family living and working in the capital city during a time of significant social change in Scotland. These early residents were part of the urban expansion that defined Edinburgh in the mid-1700s, helping to transition the name from its rural roots into the professional life of the city.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Or, a fesse dancettée betw. three talbots pass. sa”
GloucesterGloucester, c. 1620
Where the Carrick Arms Were Recorded
Gloucester
Map of England showing where the Carrick arms are recorded
The Carrick arms were recorded in Gloucester, c. 1620.
Gloucestershire had good farmland, a cloth trade in its valleys and a river carrying goods to Bristol. All three made money, and money bought the estates that brought arms with them.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Scotland when the Carrick arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Gloucester.
Origin & History of the Carrick Family in England
The surname Carrick has deep roots in the English landscape, with early records placing members of the family in the county of Gloucestershire by the year 1620. The name itself is topographical in origin, meaning it was often used to describe people who lived near a prominent rock or a craggy hill. In the early seventeenth century, families like the Carricks were part of a growing movement of people settling into established English parishes, where they often worked as farmers or tradespeople. As the family established their presence in Gloucester, they became part of the local social fabric during a time of significant economic change in England. By settling in this region, the family helped contribute to the long history of the area, leaving behind traces in local parish registers and legal documents that confirm their steady presence in the community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Carraig
A Gaelic term referring to a rocky outcrop or crag.
This name
CarrickDerived from a Scottish place name, signifying someone who lived near a prominent rocky hill.
also spelled
Carryk
Related arms
Karricke, or Carrickevariant 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, Edinburgh Register of Testaments, 1748
Barrow, G.W.S., The Kingdom of the Scots: Government, Church and Society from the Eleventh to the Fourteenth Century, 1973
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
