A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beavis family of England.
Reg. 3115 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
helmetWisdom and security in defence
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. three close helmets ar. garnished or”
DevonshireHenry IV · Devonshire, c. 1620
Where the Beavis Arms Were Recorded
Devonshire
Map of England showing where the Beavis arms are recorded
The Beavis arms were recorded in Devonshire, 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 Beavis 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 Devonshire.
Origin & History of the Beavis Family in England
The family name Beavis has deep roots in the southwestern region of England, particularly within the county of Devonshire. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Beavis family were well-established residents of this area. The name is believed to have originated as a locative surname, likely derived from the town of Beauvais in northern France. Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, many families moved from France to England and adopted the names of their ancestral homes. Over several centuries, the spelling shifted from the French original to the anglicized version known today. These early settlers in Devonshire were often involved in local trade and agriculture, which helped them integrate into the rural society of the seventeenth century. As the family grew, they became a recognized part of the regional history of the West Country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Beauvais
A place name derived from the ancient Gaulish tribe the Bellovaci.
This name
BeavisAn English habitational surname for someone who originally migrated from the town of Beauvais in France.
also spelled
Beavys
Bevis
Bevys
Related arms
Bevisvariant spelling
Sheffieldrecorded with Beavis, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Devon Archives, Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
Hoskins, W.G., Devon, 1954
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