A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beler family of England.
Reg. 5208 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Per pale gu. and sa. a lion ramp. ar”
LeicesterEye-Kettleby · Leicester, c. 1620
Where the Beler Arms Were Recorded
Leicester
Map of England showing where the Beler arms are recorded
The Beler arms were recorded in Leicester, c. 1620.
Leicestershire was grazing country, and wool and cattle made steady money rather than spectacular fortunes. Steady money bought manors, and manors are what brought families into the registers.
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 Beler 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 Leicester.
Origin & History of the Beler Family in England
The Beler family name has deep roots in the English Midlands, with documented evidence placing members of the family in Leicester as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, Leicester was a bustling market town where families often established themselves through trade, local craftsmanship, or agricultural management. The name itself likely evolved from older regional dialects, reflecting the way people identified themselves by their occupation or their specific location within the county. As the family settled into the social fabric of Leicester, they became part of the growing urban community that defined the region during the Stuart period. By maintaining a presence in the area for generations, the Beler family contributed to the local history of Leicestershire, leaving behind a legacy tied to the development of the town and its surrounding parishes.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bel
Derived from the Old French word for beautiful or fair.
This name
BelerA locational or descriptive surname likely referring to a beautiful or handsome person.
also spelled
Bellere
Bellers
Related arms
Bellerevariant spelling
Bellersvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Leicestershire Record Office, Records of the Archdeaconry of Leicester, 1620
Nichols, John, The History and Antiquities of the County of Leicester, 1795
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
