A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Allsop family of France.
Reg. 7254 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De sa. à trois phéons d'or, rangés en chev., acc. de trois colombes ess. d'arg., chacune tenant au bec un épi d'or. C.: un phéon d'or, soutenant un pluvier du même, tenant au bec un épi aussi d'or. D.: FESTINA LENTE.”
WorcestershireWorcestershire, c. 1880
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Map of France showing where the Allsop arms are recorded
The Allsop arms were recorded in Worcestershire, c. 1880.
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 France in this period.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Worcestershire.
Origin & History of the Allsop Family in France
The surname Allsop is a locational name that originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the village of Alsop-en-le-Dale in Derbyshire, which was recorded in the Domesday Book as Elleshope. The name likely combines a personal name with the Old English word for a valley. Over many centuries, families moved from these northern origins to settle in various parts of the country, including the West Midlands. By the late 19th century, the family had established a notable presence in Worcestershire, where members were active in the local community and economy. This migration reflects the broader trend of families moving away from their ancestral villages to seek new opportunities in growing industrial and agricultural regions.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aelsi
Old Norse personal name meaning noble or elf.
This name
AllsopDerived from the son of Aelsi, indicating a patronymic origin from the Viking era.
also spelled
Alsop
Allsup
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Ekwall, Eilert. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names. 1960
Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of British Surnames. 1958
The National Archives, UK. Domesday Book: Derbyshire. 1086
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arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
