A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fogo family of Scotland.
Reg. 8744 · Scottish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bordureA difference between branches of one family
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ar. a fess sa. charged with three mullets of the field betw. two annulets in chief and two crosiers saltireways in base of the second, a bordure gu”
PerthRow · Perth, c. 1830
Where the Fogo Arms Were Recorded
Perth
Map of Scotland showing where the Fogo arms are recorded
The Fogo arms were recorded in Perth, c. 1830.
Perth sat where the Highlands meet the Lowlands, and its families held land on both sides of that line. Estates passed down whole for centuries, and unbroken tenure is what puts a name in 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.
George IV of the United Kingdom
Sovereign of the period
George IV of the United Kingdom
1820–1830
Reigning in Scotland when the Fogo 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 Perth.
Origin & History of the Fogo Family in Scotland
The surname Fogo is rooted in the geography of Scotland, specifically linked to the parish of Fogo in the Scottish Borders. The name is classified as a locational surname, which means it was originally adopted by people who lived in or near that specific village to help identify them to others. By the early 19th century, members of the family had established themselves in the city of Perth, where they became part of the growing urban community during a time of significant industrial and social change. These early settlers were likely drawn to Perth by the city’s role as a major hub for trade and craftsmanship. Their presence in the 1830s reflects the broader movement of Scottish families relocating from rural areas to developing regional centers to pursue new opportunities in commerce and professional life.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fogh
Old Norse term for a hollow or a small valley.
This name
FogoA habitational name derived from the village of Fogo in Berwickshire, Scotland.
also spelled
Foggow
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. Old Parish Registers, Fogo, Berwickshire. 1598–1854
National Records of Scotland. Perth Burgh Register of Sasines. 1830
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bordureA difference between branches of one family
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bordureA difference between branches of one family
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
