A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beall family of England.
Reg. 1704 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Sa. a chev. betw. three wolves' heads erased or, as many cinquefoils of the field”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Beall Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Beall arms are recorded
The Beall arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 Beall 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 Beall Family in England
The family name Beall has roots that trace back to the northern regions of England, with historical evidence placing members of the family in the city of York as early as 1620. The name likely originated as a descriptive term or a locational identifier, as many surnames from this period were derived from the specific places where families lived or the trades they practiced. During the seventeenth century, the Bealls were part of a society undergoing significant social and economic shifts, which often encouraged families to move between northern towns and eventually toward the growing colonies in the Americas. By establishing themselves in York, early members of the family were situated in a major hub of trade and administration, which provided them with the stability needed to grow their influence. Over the following generations, the name evolved in spelling and pronunciation as the family expanded across different regions, yet it maintained its connection to these early English roots.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
beall
Old French word for beautiful or handsome.
This name
BeallA topographical name for someone who lived near a beautiful place or a handsome person.
also spelled
Beale
Related arms
Bealevariant spelling
Bellvariant spelling
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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wolfReward from long service and hard work
cinquefoilHope and joy
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wolfReward from long service and hard work
cinquefoilHope and joy
