A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cor family of Scotland.
Reg. 8593 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. a stag trippant ar”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Cor Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Cor arms are recorded
The Cor 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 Cor 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 Cor Family in Scotland
The family name Cor has deep roots in the historic city of Edinburgh, where members of the family were documented as residents by the year 1748. During the mid-eighteenth century, Edinburgh was a bustling center of the Scottish Enlightenment, and families living in the city were often involved in the rapid growth of trade, law, and academic life. The name itself is thought to be a shortened version of longer surnames or a descriptive name derived from local geography. As the city expanded beyond its medieval walls, the Cor family likely participated in the daily life of the Old Town or the emerging New Town. By settling in such a prominent urban hub, these early ancestors were part of a period of great social and economic change in Scotland. Their presence in the city records provides a clear link to the vibrant history of Edinburgh during the mid-1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Corvus
Latin word meaning raven or crow.
This name
CorA topographical or occupational name derived from the raven, often associated with dark hair or a sharp-witted nature.
also spelled
Coore
Corre
Related arms
Coorevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh City Register of Marriages, 1748
National Records of Scotland, Register of Testaments, 1748
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stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
