A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beavan family of Wales.
Reg. 9054 · Welsh, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Az. a dove ar. beaked and legged gu. betw. three gem rings or”
Walesc. 1647
Where the Beavan Arms Were Recorded
Denbigh
Map of Wales showing where the Beavan arms are recorded
The Beavan arms were recorded in Wales, c. 1647.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Denbigh.
Denbighshire was north Welsh country of hills and small estates. Land was held by a great many families rather than a few, and each holding brought its own claim to a coat of 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 Wales in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Wales when the Beavan arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Wales
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 Wales.
Origin & History of the Beavan Family in Wales
The surname Beavan is a patronymic name that originated in Wales, evolving from the traditional Welsh phrase *ap Ieuan*, which translates to "son of Ieuan" or "son of John." Over time, the initial vowel was dropped and the remaining sounds merged to form the modern spelling. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the town of Denbigh. Records from 1647 confirm that members of the Beavan family were active participants in the local community during this period of significant political upheaval in Britain. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the social and economic life of North Wales, carrying a name that reflects both their linguistic heritage and their long-standing roots in the Welsh landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
ap Ieuan
A patronymic construction meaning son of John.
This name
BeavanDerived from the Welsh patronymic form indicating descent from a person named John.
also spelled
Bevan
Beaven
Beven
Related arms
Bevanvariant spelling
Bevans or Beavinsvariant spelling
Bevensvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Morgan, Prys and Morgan, T.J., Welsh Surnames, 1985
Rowlands, John and Rowlands, Sheila, The Surnames of Wales, 1996
National Library of Wales, Denbighshire Quarter Sessions Records
Denbighshire Archives, Parish Registers of Denbigh
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dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
