Map of Scotland showing where the Liddle arms are recorded
The Liddle 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 Liddle 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 Liddle Family in Scotland
The family name Liddle is a topographical surname that originated in the border regions between Scotland and England. It is derived from the Liddel Water, a river that flows through the historic county of Roxburghshire. People who lived near this river were often identified by the name to distinguish them from others in the community. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family had established a firm presence in the city of Edinburgh. Records from 1748 show that members of the Liddle family were active participants in the urban life of the Scottish capital during a time of significant social and economic growth. This transition from rural border origins to the bustling streets of Edinburgh highlights the mobility of families during the Enlightenment period in Scotland.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Liddel
A river name derived from Old English meaning loud or noisy.
This name
LiddleA topographic name for someone who lived near the Liddel Water river.
also spelled
Liddell
Lydle
Lydell
Related arms
Liddellvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh Register of Testaments, CC8/8/111
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