He had already in 1825 assumed the additional surname of Graham by Royal license.

In 1897 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Wilson.

He assumed the additional surname of Major by Royal license in 1822.

He assumed in 1912 by Royal license the additional surname of Hill.

He assumed by Royal license the same year the additional surname and arms of Temple.

In 1819 she assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Cave.

He did this in 1836 by Royal license in the same year as his son married.

In 1889 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Armstrong.

In 1921 he added by Royal license the additional surname of Cameron.

In 1792 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Major.