A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Francy family of Scotland.
Reg. 7063 · Scottish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. two chev. betw. three mullets sa”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Francy Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Francy arms are recorded
The Francy 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 Francy 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 Francy Family in Scotland
The family name Francy carries a history deeply rooted in the urban development of Scotland during the eighteenth century. By 1748, records confirm that members of the family were established in Edinburgh, a city that was then undergoing a period of significant intellectual and social growth known as the Scottish Enlightenment. During this time, the name likely functioned as a descriptor for individuals who had connections to France or who were part of the growing merchant class that helped expand the city beyond its medieval boundaries. As Edinburgh transitioned from a crowded, walled town into a modern capital, families like the Francys participated in the daily life of the city, working in trades and contributing to the local economy. Their presence in the historical record during this era suggests they were part of the stable, working population that helped define the character of Scotland’s capital as it moved toward the modern age.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Francus
A Latin term referring to a member of the Frankish people.
This name
FrancyDerived from a nickname for a free man or someone of French origin.
also spelled
Franceie
Francy
Franceis
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh Commissariot Record of Testaments, 1701–1800
National Records of Scotland, Register of Marriages for the Parish of Edinburgh, 1740–1750
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
