A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Belbin family of England.
Reg. 0447 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. on a cross ar. five lions ramp. of the first”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Belbin Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Belbin arms are recorded
The Belbin 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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Belbin 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 Belbin Family in England
The surname Belbin is believed to have originated in England, with historical records placing members of the family in the city of York as early as 1620. The name likely evolved from a combination of Old English or Old French roots, often associated with descriptive nicknames or occupational titles common in the medieval period. During the seventeenth century, families like the Belbins were often part of the growing urban population in northern England, where they participated in the local trade and social life of historic cities. As the family moved and expanded over the following centuries, they maintained a presence in various English counties, contributing to the local communities through their work and daily lives. The survival of these early records in York provides a valuable glimpse into the family’s long-standing history within the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baldwin
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bold or brave friend.
This name
BelbinA patronymic surname originating from the Old French personal name Belbin, a variant of Baldwin.
also spelled
Belbyn
Belben
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
