A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beebee family of England.
Reg. 6847 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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beeIndustry, order and tireless work
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 chev. betw. three bees volant or”
EnglandWilley Court, c. 1620
Where the Beebee Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Beebee arms are recorded
The Beebee arms were recorded in Willey Court, 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 Beebee 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 Beebee Family in England
The surname Beebee is an ancient English name that likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a locational identifier. In the early 17th century, records confirm that members of the Beebee family were established in the historic city of York. During this period, York was a major hub for trade and administration, placing the family in a central position within Northern England. Many families with similar names during this era were involved in local crafts, agriculture, or the wool trade, which was the backbone of the regional economy. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of the city, contributing to the social and economic life of the York community long before the waves of migration that would eventually carry the name across the Atlantic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bibi
A term of endearment or title for a lady or grandmother.
This name
BeebeeA pet form or nickname derived from a term of affection for a woman.
also spelled
Beeby
Related arms
Beebyvariant 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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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beeIndustry, order and tireless work
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beeIndustry, order and tireless work
