A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ellyson family of Scotland.
Reg. 0422 · Scottish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Per bend gu. and or, a fleur-de-lis in bend sinister counterchanged”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Ellyson Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Ellyson arms are recorded
The Ellyson 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 Ellyson 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 Ellyson Family in Scotland
The surname Ellyson is a patronymic name, which means it was originally formed by adding the suffix "son" to the given name Elly, a variation of the name Elias. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Edinburgh, Scotland. Records from 1748 confirm that members of the Ellyson family were living and working within the city during a time of significant urban growth and cultural change. During this period, families with this name were often integrated into the local merchant and tradesman classes, contributing to the daily economic life of the Scottish capital. As the name spread through the region, it evolved in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the linguistic shifts common in eighteenth-century Britain. This history highlights the family's role as part of the steady migration and professional development that defined Edinburgh’s population during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Elias
The Lord is my God
This name
EllysonA patronymic surname meaning son of Elias or son of Ellis
also spelled
Ellyson
Elisonne
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George Fraser, The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh Burgh Register of Sasines, 1748
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
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
