Map of Scotland showing where the Eliason arms are recorded
The Eliason 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 Eliason 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 Eliason Family in Scotland
The surname Eliason is a patronymic name, which means it was originally formed by adding a suffix to the given name of a father. In this case, the name translates to "son of Elias." While the name has roots in various Northern European cultures, its presence in Edinburgh by 1748 suggests that the family was part of the growing urban population during the Scottish Enlightenment. During this period, Edinburgh was a hub for trade and intellectual exchange, drawing people from across the North Sea. Families with this name likely integrated into the city’s merchant or professional classes, contributing to the local economy and social life of the capital. Over generations, the spelling became standardized as the family established deep roots within the Scottish Lowlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Elias
The Hebrew name meaning my God is Yahweh.
This name
EliasonA patronymic surname meaning son of Elias.
also spelled
Ellyson
Elisonne
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 Births and Baptisms, 1748
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
