A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cassie family of Scotland.
Reg. 9529 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ravenConstancy and divine providence
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 bend betw. three crows' heads erased ar”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Cassie Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Cassie arms are recorded
The Cassie 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 Cassie 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 Cassie Family in Scotland
The surname Cassie is deeply rooted in the history of Scotland, with strong evidence placing the family in the city of Edinburgh by the middle of the eighteenth century. The name is often considered a variant of the name Casey, which has ancient origins in both Gaelic and Old Irish traditions. In the Scottish context, families with this name were frequently associated with the Lowlands, where they integrated into the growing urban life of Edinburgh during the Enlightenment. By 1748, individuals bearing the name were established members of the community, likely participating in the city’s vibrant trade and professional sectors. These early ancestors lived through a time of significant social change in Scotland, contributing to the local culture and economy as the nation transitioned into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cathasach
Derived from the Gaelic word for vigilant or watchful.
This name
CassieA Scottish surname originating from a Gaelic personal name meaning alert or watchful.
also spelled
Cassy
Cassye
Casy
Casye
Related arms
Cassyvariant spelling
Casyvariant spelling
Casyevariant spelling
Kassye, or Kayrevariant 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 Edinburgh, 1748
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ravenConstancy and divine providence
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
ravenConstancy and divine providence
