A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Duguid family of Scotland.
Reg. 7668 · Scottish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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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. three crosses pattée ar”
AberdeenAuchinhuive · Aberdeen, c. 1748
Where the Duguid Arms Were Recorded
Aberdeen
Map of Scotland showing where the Duguid arms are recorded
The Duguid arms were recorded in Aberdeen, c. 1748.
Aberdeen was a granite trading town on the north-east coast with farming country behind it. Merchants who prospered bought estates inland, and buying an estate was what brought a family its 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 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 Duguid 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 Aberdeen.
Origin & History of the Duguid Family in Scotland
The surname Duguid is rooted in the northeast of Scotland, particularly within the historic county of Aberdeenshire. The name is believed to originate from the Old French phrase "du guide," which translates to "of the guide," suggesting that early ancestors may have served as scouts or leaders for travelers through the rugged Scottish landscape. By the mid-18th century, the family was well-established in Aberdeen, where they participated in the local social and economic life of the city. During this period, the family name appeared frequently in regional records, reflecting their status as settled members of the community who contributed to the growth of the area. Through the generations, the Duguids became a distinct part of the local heritage, maintaining strong ties to the geography and culture of the Scottish northeast.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
du guit
Old French for good or well-conducted.
This name
DuguidA descriptive nickname for a person of good conduct or virtuous character.
also spelled
Duguyd
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, Aberdeen Burgh Records, 1748
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