A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Angell family of England.
Reg. 6934 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fusilTravail and industry
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Or, three fusils in fesse az. over all a baston gu”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Angell Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Angell arms are recorded
The Angell arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Angell arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Angell Family in England
The surname Angell is rooted in the medieval period, originating as a descriptive nickname for a person who possessed a gentle or angelic temperament. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in London, where they became active participants in the city’s vibrant mercantile and social life. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Angell family were well-integrated into the capital, often working as skilled tradesmen or merchants who helped drive the local economy. As the family grew, they became deeply connected to the shifting landscape of English society, moving from their initial roles as local citizens to becoming influential figures in the community. Their history reflects the broader patterns of urban migration and professional development that defined many families living in London during the reign of King James I.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Angelus
Latin term derived from Greek meaning messenger or herald.
This name
AngellA surname originally used as a nickname for someone with a saintly or angelic disposition.
also spelled
Angil
Angyll
Related arms
Homffrevyllesame arms
Aungell, or Angellvariant spelling
Bowyerrecorded with Angell, same area
Doverecorded with Angell, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain, 1890
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384–1858, PROB 11
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fusilTravail and industry
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
fusilTravail and industry
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
