A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beller family of England.
Reg. 3234 · 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. crowned or”
LeicestershireLeicestershire, c. 1620
Where the Beller Arms Were Recorded
Leicestershire
Map of England showing where the Beller arms are recorded
The Beller arms were recorded in Leicestershire, 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 Beller 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 Leicestershire.
Origin & History of the Beller Family in England
The surname Beller is rooted in the social and geographical landscape of medieval England, particularly within the East Midlands. By the early 17th century, the family had established a clear presence in Leicestershire, as evidenced by records from 1620. The name likely originated as a descriptive occupational or topographical identifier, potentially derived from the Middle English word "belle," which could refer to a bell-ringer or someone who lived near a prominent bell tower. During this period, families in Leicestershire were often deeply connected to the local parish system, where their names were recorded in baptismal and marriage registers. These early Beller ancestors were likely yeoman farmers or tradespeople who contributed to the agricultural and local economy of the region. Their documented presence in the early 1600s suggests that the family had already been settled in the area for generations, living through a time of significant social and religious change in rural England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bel
Derived from the Old French word for beautiful or fair.
This name
BellerAn occupational or descriptive name referring to a handsome man or a dweller near a beautiful location.
also spelled
Bellar
Bellor
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Leicestershire Record Office, Bishop’s Transcripts of Leicestershire Parish Registers, 1620
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
