Map of Scotland showing where the Theriot arms are recorded
The Theriot arms were recorded in Fife, c. 1748.
Fife was farming country between two firths, with royal palaces and old burghs along its coast. Its landed families were numerous and close to the court, and closeness to the court brought arms.
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 Theriot 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 Fife.
Origin & History of the Theriot Family in Scotland
The Theriot family name carries a rich history that traces back to the coastal regions of France before spreading across the globe. While many branches of the family eventually settled in North America, historical records confirm that members of the Theriot family were established in the county of Fife, Scotland, by 1748. During this era, families in Fife often worked in agriculture or local trades, contributing to the growing economic life of the region. The movement of the Theriot name into Scotland suggests that early family members were likely part of a broader network of migration that connected mainland Europe with the British Isles. By maintaining a presence in Fife during the mid-eighteenth century, these ancestors helped secure the family name in local records, providing a clear link to the past for future generations to study.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Thierry
Derived from the Germanic elements meaning ruler of the people.
This name
TheriotA surname of French origin denoting a descendant of the ruler of the people.
also spelled
Heryot
Heryott
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, 1748
Fife Council Archives, Kirk Session Records of Fife, 1748
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