A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hastey family of Scotland.
Reg. 4851 · Scottish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Or, on a ground in base vert, a lion saliant of the last, royally crowned az”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Hastey Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Hastey arms are recorded
The Hastey 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 Hastey 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 Hastey Family in Scotland
The surname Hastey is a localized variation of names derived from the Middle English word "hastif," which originally described someone who was quick, energetic, or perhaps prone to acting in a hurry. While the name has roots in various parts of the British Isles, the presence of the Hastey family in Edinburgh by 1748 places them in a city defined by rapid intellectual and social growth during the Scottish Enlightenment. During this period, Edinburgh was a hub for trade and professional development, suggesting that early family members were likely integrated into the city’s expanding merchant or artisan classes. By settling in such a prominent urban center, the family became part of the vibrant cultural shift that defined eighteenth-century Scotland. Their history reflects the broader movement of families who sought new opportunities in the capital as the nation transitioned into a modern era of commerce and industry.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
hastif
Old French term meaning quick, hasty, or impetuous.
This name
HasteyA descriptive nickname for an individual characterized by a quick or impulsive temperament.
also spelled
Hasty
Hastey
Haste
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 Commissary Court: Register of Testaments, CC8/8
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
