The crest on Plate 8, Image 2 (Pl. 8. cr. 2.) is described as an ox yoke in pale (vertical), often specified as stapled or with bows.
Surnames:
- Aiken (Ireland)
- Atkin (Ireland)
- Dalavache (England)
- Hay (Park)
- Hay (Cardenie)
- Orby
- Oyke (England)
Symbolism Ox Yoke: The ox yoke is a traditional heraldic symbol representing agriculture, husbandry, and stewardship, indicating a family with deep roots in the management of land or resources. It also signifies service, patience, and the strength to bear burdens or duty with dignity. In Pale: The upright vertical position of the yoke denotes stability and readiness. Oak Tree: (Specific to the Latta surname variation) This is a widely recognized symbol of antiquity, strength, endurance, and constancy, signifying a family lineage that stands firm and flourishes over time.
General Symbolic Meaning The imagery of the yoke suggests a lineage known for reliability, productivity, and an honorable connection to the land. It implies a readiness to serve and the capacity to harness strength for useful purposes, representing a family that values hard work, patience, and the productive ordering of their environment.
Plate 8, Crest 1 The crest on Plate 8, Image 1 (Pl. 8. cr. 1.) is described as a stag’s head (also referred to as a buck’s, hart’s, or deer’s head), typically couped (cut evenly at the neck) or erased (jagged edge), often depicted “proper” (natural colors) or in specific tinctures depending on the family.
Surnames:
- Agnew (Lochryan)
- Agnew (Creach)
- Andrew (Blackhoulds)
- Andrew (Devonshire)
- Andrewes (Suffolk)
- Andrewes (Buckinghamshire)
- Annesley (England)
- Beckwith (Yorkshire)
- Beckwith (Durham)
- Bell (Esling)
- Bickwith (Yorkshire)
- Blyth (England)
- Bondiville (Yorkshire)
- Boteshed (England)
- Botockshead (England)
- Bowles (London)
- Broadockshaw (England)
- Brodockshaw (England)
- Buxton
- Caddell (Scotland)
- Cadell (Scotland)
- Campbell (Inveraw)
- Campbell (Shirdon)
- Chapman (London)
- Chapman (Yorkshire)
- Collingwood (Norfolk)
- Colquhoun (Luss)
- Colquhoun (Comstrodden)
- Copinger (Suffolk)
- Crowton (England)
- Cuerden (Lancashire)
- Cuerton (England)
- Dalrymple (Ingleston)
- Dancastle (Berkshire)
- Dear
- Dirom (Scotland)
- Duff (Keithmore)
- Duff (Bracco)
- Duncombe (Buckinghamshire)
- Elvin
- Forbes (Polquhor)
- Forbes (Lord Forbes)
- Foster (England)
- Fraser (Inveralochy)
- Fulton (England)
- Gaddes (England)
- Gaddez (England)
- Geddes (Inverness-shire)
- Gifford (Busto)
- Gifford (Wethersta)
- Gordon (Knockaspack)
- Gordon (Auchanassie)
- Gould (Scotland)
- Grandgeorge (Lincolnshire)
- Graundorge (Lincolnshire)
- Green (Oxfordshire)
- Grimston (Yorkshire)
- Grimston (Oxfordshire)
- Grimston (Suffolk)
- Grimston (Ireland)
- Grimstone (England)
- Harneys (Bedfordshire)
- Harnous (Bedfordshire)
- Harris (Essex)
- Harris (England)
- Hart (England)
- Herries (Thabie)
- Herris (Scotland)
- Hill (England)
- Hill (Scotland)
- Hobbins (England)
- Hollingbury (England)
- Keverdon (Lancashire)
- Kirkpatrick (England)
- Knightley (Surrey)
- Laid (Glenhuntly)
- Lovibond (Buckinghamshire)
- Maccarthy (Ireland)
- M’Murray (Scotland)
- Macnamara (England)
- Margouts (England)
- Maxwell (Pollock)
- Meikle (Scotland)
- Mortimer (England)
- Murray (Murrayshall)
- Nibbs (England)
- Nott (England)
- Nourse (England)
- Noyes (England)
- Peat (Scotland)
- Peirson (England)
- Penyng (Suffolk)
- Perott (England)
- Phelan (Ireland)
- Poynton (England)
- Raper (England)
- Roberts (Ireland)
- Roberts (Shropshire)
- Roberts (Leicestershire)
- Roberts (Bristol)
- Roberts (Gloucestershire)
- Rockley (Yorkshire)
- Rollo (Scotland)
- Rotheram (Somersetshire)
- Rotheram (Bedfordshire)
- Rotheram (Essex)
- Rotheram (England)
- Rowe (London)
- Rowe (Middlesex)
- Rowe (Northamptonshire)
- Scot (Podrie)
- Scott (England)
- Semple (Stockholm)
- Semple (Scotland)
- Semple (England)
- Smith (Wiltshire)
- Smyth (Somersetshire)
- Snappe (Oxfordshire)
- Springe (Suffolk)
- Stanley (England)
- Stanley (Cheshire)
- Sulliard (Suffolk)
- Tatenhall (Tatterhall)
- Westall (England)
- Whateley (England)
- Windsor (England)
- Younge (Hampshire)
- Younger (Herefordshire)
- Younger (Northamptonshire)
- Youngrave (Herefordshire)
Symbolism Stag (or Buck/Hart): The stag is traditionally a symbol of peace, harmony, and policy. It represents one who will not fight unless provoked, but who will defend their rights vigorously when necessary. It is also an emblem of longevity and regeneration, as the stag sheds its antlers to grow them anew. Head: The head signifies the seat of intelligence and command, emphasizing the wisdom and prudence associated with the stag.
General Symbolic Meaning The image of the stag’s head suggests a lineage that values keen observation, prudence, and a peaceful nature that is nevertheless prepared for defense. It represents a family that prefers harmony but possesses the quiet strength and dignity to stand firm in their convictions and protect their own.