A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hastie family of Scotland.
Reg. 4236 · 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 Hastie Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Hastie arms are recorded
The Hastie 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 Hastie 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 Hastie Family in Scotland
The surname Hastie is of Scottish origin and is traditionally linked to the Lowlands, particularly the regions surrounding Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. The name is often considered a descriptive nickname, likely derived from the Middle English word "hastif," which meant hasty or quick. This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been known for a brisk temperament or a fast pace of movement. By the mid-eighteenth century, families bearing the name were well-established in the social and professional life of Edinburgh. Records from 1748 confirm that individuals named Hastie were active participants in the city’s growing urban economy, working as tradesmen and merchants during a period of significant cultural development known as the Scottish Enlightenment. These early residents helped anchor the family name in the capital, where it remained a consistent part of the local population throughout the following centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
hast
Old English term referring to a spear or a sharp weapon.
This name
HastieA nickname for a person who was quick, agile, or aggressive like a spear.
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. General Register of Sasines, Edinburgh. 1748
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
