Map of Scotland showing where the Hurren arms are recorded
The Hurren arms were recorded in Sylington, 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 Hurren 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 Hurren Family in Scotland
The surname Hurren is believed to have roots in the northern regions of England and the Scottish Lowlands, where it likely functioned as a descriptive name or a variation of older occupational titles. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a clear presence in Edinburgh, as evidenced by records from 1748. During this period, Edinburgh was a hub of rapid intellectual and social growth known as the Scottish Enlightenment. Families living in the city at this time often worked in the skilled trades or the growing legal and merchant sectors that defined the capital. While the name remains relatively rare, its persistence in historical documents from the 1700s suggests that the Hurren family was part of the steady urban migration that shaped modern Scottish society. These early ancestors likely navigated the changing landscape of a city transitioning from a medieval stronghold into a center of global commerce and philosophy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hure
Old French term for a shaggy head of hair or bristly mane.
This name
HurrenA descriptive nickname for someone with unruly, thick, or coarse hair.
also spelled
Herin
Herrin
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, RD1
National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh Register of Marriages, OPR 685/1
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
