A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beil family of Germany.
Reg. 6452 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
axeThe execution of military duty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à deux rubans flottants d'arg., passés en saut., acc. de trois étoiles du même; au 2 d'arg. à une hache d'azur, posée en bande. C.: un coq d'arg.”
GermanyFrancfort s, c. 1765
Where the Beil Arms Were Recorded
Francfort s
Map of Germany showing where the Beil arms are recorded
The Beil arms were recorded in Francfort s, c. 1765.
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 Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Beil arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Beil Family in Germany
The surname Beil is deeply rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive name or a shortened form of a longer given name. By the mid-eighteenth century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the bustling trade hub of Frankfurt am Main. During this era, the city served as a vital center for commerce and culture, providing a stable environment for families to grow and contribute to the local economy. Individuals with this name were often integrated into the urban fabric of the city, working as skilled craftsmen or merchants who helped shape the daily life of the region. As these families expanded, the name became a consistent fixture in local parish registers and municipal records, reflecting a history of steady migration and community involvement across the German states.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Biel
A Middle High German term referring to an axe or hatchet.
This name
BeilAn occupational surname for a woodcutter or someone who worked with an axe.
also spelled
Beyl
Byle
Bile
Bail
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kohlhammer, W., Die Einwohner von Frankfurt am Main im 18. Jahrhundert, 1972
Stadtarchiv Frankfurt am Main, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Frankfurt am Main, 1765
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon, 1967
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
axeThe execution of military duty
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
flag / pennantA command held, and a following kept
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
axeThe execution of military duty
