A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crum family of Scotland.
Reg. 0415 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bordureA difference between branches of one family
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Vert, a cross botonnée or, on a chief ar. a lion pass. gu. a bordure of the second”
RenfrewThornlybank · Renfrew, c. 1868
Where the Crum Arms Were Recorded
Renfrew
Map of Scotland showing where the Crum arms are recorded
The Crum arms were recorded in Renfrew, c. 1868.
Renfrewshire lay along the lower Clyde, farming country that later filled with trade. Its landed families were long-settled, and long settlement is what brought them into the register.
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.
Victoria
Sovereign of the period
Victoria
1837–1901
Reigning in Scotland when the Crum 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 Renfrew.
Origin & History of the Crum Family in Scotland
The surname Crum is believed to have roots in the Lowlands of Scotland, where it functioned as a descriptive name for an individual. Etymologists often link the name to the Middle English and Scots word "crumb," which was used to describe someone who was bent or crooked in stature. By the mid-19th century, the family had established a notable presence in the town of Renfrew. Records from 1868 confirm that members of the Crum family were active participants in the local community during this period of industrial growth. As the region transitioned through the Victorian era, families like the Crums contributed to the local economy and social fabric of Renfrewshire, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the broader history of Scottish migration and settlement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Crwm
A Welsh term meaning bent, crooked, or stooped.
This name
CrumA descriptive nickname for an individual with a hunched back or a crooked physical stature.
also spelled
Crumb
Crumme
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, Statutory Registers of Births, Deaths and Marriages, 1868
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bordureA difference between branches of one family
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bordureA difference between branches of one family
lionCourage, strength and royalty
