Henryson Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Behind the Henryson surname stands Henderson, a Scottish name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. Read literally, Henryson points to “Son of Henry”.

How the spelling arose

Records show Henryson as one of the forms Henderson took over time. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Hendry and Enderson.

Arms associated with the name

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Henryson, so the heraldry linked to Henderson is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Get the complete Henryson report, with a museum-style coat of arms.