Map of Scotland showing where the Murison arms are recorded
The Murison arms were recorded in Anchorfield, c. 1791.
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 III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1760–1801
Reigning in Scotland when the Murison 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 Murison Family in Scotland
The surname Murison is primarily associated with the northeastern regions of Scotland, particularly around Aberdeenshire and the coastal areas of the Moray Firth. The name is believed to be a variation of the name Morrison, which translates to the son of Maurice. Over many generations, the spelling evolved as families moved across the country for work and trade. By the late eighteenth century, members of the Murison family were well-established in the bustling capital of Edinburgh. Records from 1791 show that these individuals were integrated into the city’s growing professional and merchant classes during a period of significant urban expansion. This migration from the rural north to the urban center of Edinburgh reflects the broader social shifts occurring in Scotland as the country moved toward the industrial age.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mur
Derived from the Gaelic word for sea or maritime.
This name
MurisonA patronymic surname meaning son of the man from the sea.
also spelled
Muryson
Murisoun
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, Old Parish Registers of Edinburgh, 1791
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