A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beane family of England.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Gu. three bean-pods pendent or”
The Beane 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.
Reigning in England when the Beane arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Beane has roots that stretch back to medieval England, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname for a person who was either small in stature or perhaps someone who traded in legumes. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Beane family were well-established in the historic city of York. This location was a major center for trade and religion, placing the family in a bustling environment during a period of significant social change. As the seventeenth century progressed, the name became increasingly common in northern England, reflecting the family's ability to adapt to the shifting economic landscape of the time. While the name remained tied to its regional origins, the presence of the Beane family in such a prominent city suggests they were active participants in the local community and the broader development of English society.
Old English word for the bean plant or legume.
