A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hewatt family of Scotland.
Reg. 9754 · Scottish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
owlWisdom and vigilance by night
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Az. a chev. ar. surmounted by another gu. betw. three owls of the second”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Hewatt Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Hewatt arms are recorded
The Hewatt 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 Hewatt 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 Hewatt Family in Scotland
The surname Hewatt is a variation of the older name Hewitt, which likely originated as a diminutive form of the name Hugh. By the mid-eighteenth century, families bearing this name were well-established in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Historical records confirm their presence in the capital by 1748, a time when the city was undergoing significant social and architectural changes. During this period, the family likely participated in the bustling trade and professional life of the Scottish Enlightenment. As residents of a major urban center, early Hewatts would have navigated a society defined by rapid industrial growth and shifting cultural traditions. Their presence in Edinburgh suggests they were part of the growing middle class that helped shape the city into a hub of learning and commerce during the late 1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hugh
Derived from the Germanic element hug meaning heart, mind, or spirit.
This name
HewattA patronymic surname meaning son of Hugh, originating from the Scottish Lowlands.
also spelled
Hewet
Related arms
Hewetvariant spelling
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
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
owlWisdom and vigilance by night
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
owlWisdom and vigilance by night
