Map of Scotland showing where the Veach arms are recorded
The Veach arms were recorded in Dawick, 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 Veach 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 Veach Family in Scotland
The surname Veach is a variant of the Scottish name Veitch, which has deep roots in the border regions of Scotland. Historians believe the name likely originated from the French word veche, which refers to a vetch plant or a type of pea. By the mid-eighteenth century, families bearing this name were well-established in the bustling city of Edinburgh. Records from 1748 show that these individuals were active members of the local community, participating in the city's growing trade and professional life during the Scottish Enlightenment. As the family grew, they moved into various roles within the city, contributing to the development of Edinburgh as a center of commerce and learning. The transition from the rural borderlands to the urban environment of the capital reflects the broader movement of Scottish families seeking new opportunities during this period of rapid social change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
MacBheathain
Gaelic patronymic meaning son of the life-giving one.
This name
VeachAn Anglicized Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic term for a lively or vital person.
also spelled
Veach
Veech
Vetch
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, Edinburgh Register of Testaments, 1748
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