A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bellot family of France.
Reg. 1472 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or au léopard lionné de gu.; au chef d'azur, ch. de trois étoiles du champ.”
LorraineLorraine, c. 1543
Where the Bellot Arms Were Recorded
Lorraine
Map of France showing where the Bellot arms are recorded
The Bellot arms were recorded in Lorraine, c. 1543.
Lorraine sat on the border between France and the German lands, and border country bred soldiers. Families here held small estates and served in arms, and a fighting man was exactly the sort who carried a shield of his own.
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.
Francis I of France
Sovereign of the period
Francis I of France
1515–1547
Reigning in France when the Bellot 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 Lorraine.
Origin & History of the Bellot Family in France
The surname Bellot has deep roots in the historical region of Lorraine, where records confirm the family was well-established by the year 1543. The name is believed to originate from the Old French word bel, which translates to beautiful or fair. It likely began as a descriptive nickname for a person with a pleasant appearance or a kind nature. Over time, the suffix ot was added as a common diminutive, turning the name into a term of endearment that eventually became a permanent family identifier. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic life of the Lorraine region, often appearing in local parish registers and land deeds as they navigated the complex political landscape of the sixteenth century. By settling in this crossroads of Europe, the early Bellot family members helped shape the local culture and community identity that defined their home for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bel
Old French adjective meaning beautiful, fair, or handsome.
This name
BellotA diminutive form referring to a handsome or fair-complexioned individual.
also spelled
Belot
Bello
Bellatt
Bellet
Related arms
Ballotsimilar arms
Bonniersimilar arms
Belotvariant spelling
Belletvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albert Dauzat, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
Archives départementales de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Série B: Cours et juridictions
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
