A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dalrymple family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6108 · Britain, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or au saut. d'azur, ch. de neuf los. du champ. C.: un rocher au nat. S.: deux lions, au nat. D.: FIRM.”
Britainc. 1664
Where the Dalrymple Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of Britain showing where the Dalrymple arms are recorded
The Dalrymple arms were recorded in Britain, c. 1664.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Kent.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats of arms.
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 Britain in this period.
Charles II of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles II of England
1660–1685
Reigning in Britain when the Dalrymple arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Britain.
Origin & History of the Dalrymple Family in Britain
The Dalrymple name originates from the lands of Dalrymple in Ayrshire, Scotland, where the family first established their roots during the medieval period. The name itself is derived from the Gaelic words for a field or valley, reflecting the geography of their ancestral home. While the family gained significant prominence in Scottish political and legal circles over the centuries, members of the lineage eventually dispersed across the British Isles. By the mid-seventeenth century, records confirm that individuals bearing the name had settled in the county of Kent in England. This migration suggests that the family was actively participating in the broader social and economic shifts occurring throughout Britain during the 1660s. Their presence in Kent highlights how a family with deep Scottish origins integrated into the evolving landscape of southern England during this era.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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, on a saltire az. betw. a star in chief gu. and two water budgets in flanks sa. nine lozenges of the field. Same Crest and Motto”
Scotlandc. 1815
Where the Dalrymple Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Dalrymple arms are recorded
The Dalrymple arms were recorded in Scotland, c. 1815.
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 III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1801–1820
Reigning in Britain when the Dalrymple 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 Dalrymple Family in Scotland
The Dalrymple family name originates from a barony in Ayrshire, Scotland, where the name was first recorded in the thirteenth century. The name itself is derived from the Gaelic words for a field or valley and a crooked or winding stream, which accurately describes the landscape near the original family lands. Over several centuries, the family grew in influence and moved toward the center of Scottish political and legal life in Edinburgh. By the early nineteenth century, the family was well-established in the capital, playing active roles in the city’s professional and social circles during a period of significant urban growth. Their transition from regional landowners to prominent figures in Edinburgh by 1815 reflects the broader movement of Scottish families who helped shape the nation’s administration and history during the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dail a' Chruim Puill
Gaelic for valley of the crooked pool
This name
DalrympleRefers to a topographic location in Ayrshire, Scotland, describing a winding stream or pool.
also spelled
Dalrympel
Dalrimple
Dalrympill
Dalrympell
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Black, George Fraser. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History. 1946
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
