Map of Scotland showing where the Rickert arms are recorded
The Rickert arms were recorded in Auchnacant, 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 Rickert 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 Rickert Family in Scotland
The surname Rickert is a variation of the Germanic name Richard, which combines the elements for "power" and "brave" or "hardy." While the name has deep roots in Central Europe, its presence in Scotland by 1748 suggests a history of migration and integration into new societies. During the eighteenth century, Edinburgh was a hub of intellectual and economic growth, drawing people from across the continent who sought opportunities in trade and the arts. Families like the Rickerts likely arrived in Scotland during this period of transition, adapting their traditional name to fit local spelling customs while maintaining their ancestral identity. As they settled in the city, these early family members became part of the vibrant social fabric of Edinburgh, contributing to the local community as they established their new lives in a rapidly changing urban environment.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ricohard
Germanic elements meaning powerful or brave ruler.
This name
RickertA surname derived from a diminutive of Richard, signifying a strong and courageous leader.
also spelled
Rykart
Rickert
Rickard
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, Old Parish Registers, Births and Baptisms, 1748
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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