Map of Scotland showing where the Plummer arms are recorded
The Plummer arms were recorded in Scotland, c. 1695.
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.
William III of England
Sovereign of the period
William III of England
1694–1702
Reigning in Scotland when the Plummer 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 Plummer Family in Scotland
The surname Plummer is an occupational name that originated in medieval England, derived from the Old French word "plommier," which referred to a worker who dealt with lead. People with this name were often skilled craftsmen who installed lead roofs, created stained glass windows, or worked with lead pipes. By the late 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in Edinburgh, Scotland. Records from 1695 confirm that members of the Plummer family were active in the city during this period, likely contributing to the urban development and maintenance of the capital. As the family settled in Scotland, they integrated into the local community, transitioning from specialized tradespeople into various professional roles that helped shape the history of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
plummer
a worker who installs or repairs lead pipes and roofs
This name
Plummeran occupational surname for a craftsman who worked with lead
also spelled
Plomer
Plommer
Related arms
Plomervariant spelling
Plumbersvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
National Records of Scotland, Register of Deeds (Durie), 1695
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