A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bellon family of France.
Reg. 5029 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'azur au chev. d'or, surm. d'un croiss. d'arg., et acc. en chef de deux têtes d'oiseau affr. du même et en p. d'une montagne de cinq coupeaux aussi d'arg.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
Where the Bellon Arms Were Recorded
Paris
Map of France showing where the Bellon arms are recorded
The Bellon arms were recorded in Paris, c. 1663.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Bellon arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Bellon Family in France
The surname Bellon has deep roots in the French capital, with documented evidence confirming that members of the family were established in Paris by 1663. The name is believed to originate from the Old French word "bel," which means beautiful or fair, and it likely served as a descriptive nickname for a person with a pleasant appearance or a kind personality. During the seventeenth century, families in Paris often lived in tight-knit neighborhoods organized around specific trades or parish churches. As the Bellon family settled into the urban landscape of Paris, they became part of the vibrant social and economic life of the city during the reign of King Louis XIV. Over time, the name spread from these early Parisian roots to other regions, reflecting the movement and growth of families across France throughout the centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bellus
Latin term meaning beautiful, handsome, or fair.
This name
BellonA surname derived from a nickname for a handsome or attractive individual.
also spelled
Belon
Related arms
Clarysimilar arms
Colombsimilar arms
Havartsimilar arms
Belonvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives nationales, Minutier central des notaires de Paris, Series Etude XLV
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
