A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Glasgo family of Scotland.
Reg. 2301 · Scottish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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. a chev. az. betw. two fishes naiant in chief sa. and an oak tree growing out of a mount in base vert”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Glasgo Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Glasgo arms are recorded
The Glasgo 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 Glasgo 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 Glasgo Family in Scotland
The history of the Glasgo surname is deeply rooted in the urban landscape of eighteenth-century Scotland. While the name is often associated with the city of Glasgow, historical evidence confirms that members of the family were firmly established in Edinburgh by 1748. During this period, Edinburgh was a center of rapid social and economic change, and families with this name were likely involved in the city’s growing trade and professional sectors. The name itself likely originated as a locative surname, which was a common practice at the time to identify individuals based on their place of origin or residence. As the family moved through the bustling streets of the Scottish capital, they contributed to the local community during a time of significant cultural development known as the Scottish Enlightenment. By tracing these early records, we see a family that was part of the fabric of Scottish city life long before the name spread to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Glaschu
A Cumbric term meaning green hollow or dear green place.
This name
GlasgoA locational surname derived from the city of Glasgow, referring to a verdant valley.
also spelled
Glasgo
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
National Records of Scotland, Register of Deeds, Court of Session, 1748
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
