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Scott Family Crest & Name Meaning

A man from Scotland. It is the 36th most common surname in the United States (2010 Census count). Below: where the name comes from, and an original Scott crest you can have made into a blanket or rug with your own line of text.

Original Scott crest design: a shield with a standing unicorn
SCOTT
Est. 1998
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OriginEnglish & Scottish
MeaningMan from Scotland
Crest symbolA standing unicorn

Where the Scott name comes from

English, Scottish and Irish (Down) name from Middle English Scot 'man from Scotland'. Behind the Name says it was given to a person from Scotland or who spoke Scottish Gaelic. Wikipedia traces it to the Anglo-Scottish border and its medieval Border clans, first attributed to Uchtredus filius Scoti (1120). A second, rarer source is the Middle English personal name Scot, attested in northern England.

Spellings and related forms: Scot, Scotts, Scutt, Scotter.

About this crest

The unicorn is a long-standing emblem of Scotland, fitting a name that means 'man from Scotland'.

Most surnames have no single "family crest". In heraldry, a coat of arms belonged to one person and passed down one line of descent. Sites that sell "the Scott coat of arms" usually show the arms of one historic family that shared the name. Ours is different on purpose: an original design built from what the name means, which any Scott can own honestly.

Sizes and prices

ProductSizePrice
Velveteen blanket30 × 40 in$59
Velveteen blanket50 × 60 in$75
Velveteen blanket60 × 80 in$89
Area rug24 × 36 in$95
Area rug36 × 60 in$130
Area rug48 × 72 in$170

Blankets: soft velveteen plush (100% polyester), printed on one side; may run up to 3 in. short of the listed size. Rugs: polyester chenille with hemmed edges and a coated backing, for indoor use. Both are printed in the USA (Georgia and North Carolina).

Questions

Is this the official Scott coat of arms?

No. Coats of arms were granted to individual people, not to everyone who shares a surname, so there is no single Scott coat of arms that every Scott can claim. This crest is our own original design. The shield shows a standing unicorn, chosen from the meaning of the name.

Can I change the text?

Yes. The family name is always Scott. Type your own line underneath: a year, first names or a place. Leave it empty if you want the name alone.

Do I see it before it is printed?

Yes. We email you a proof of your exact artwork before anything is printed. Nothing goes to production until you approve it.

How long does it take?

Each piece is printed to order in the USA. Printing takes up to 10 business days, then a few days in the mail, so allow 2 to 3 weeks. US shipping is free. Ordering for a date? Order early.

What if it arrives damaged or misprinted?

Tell us within 30 days with a photo and we reprint it at no charge. Because every piece carries your name, we cannot take back an item that arrived as approved.

Sources

Name meanings come from the sources above, checked 2026-10. Where scholars disagree, we say so.

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