A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Belloy family of France.
Reg. 9008 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à quatre los. d'arg., posées 3 et 1.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
Where the Belloy Arms Were Recorded
Paris
Map of France showing where the Belloy arms are recorded
The Belloy 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 Belloy 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 Belloy Family in France
The Belloy family name is deeply rooted in the history of northern France, with records indicating that members of the family were well-established in Paris by 1663. The name itself is thought to be topographic in origin, likely derived from the Old French word "bel" meaning beautiful and "loi" or "loie," which referred to a specific type of woodland or clearing. This suggests that the earliest ancestors may have taken their name from a prominent piece of land or a forest estate they managed or owned. By the mid-17th century, the family had integrated into the urban life of Paris, where they participated in the social and professional circles of the capital. Their presence in the city during this era reflects a period of rising influence, as families with similar backgrounds often served in administrative, legal, or merchant roles that helped shape the development of the French state.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bellus
Latin term meaning beautiful, handsome, or fair.
This name
BelloyA locative surname referring to someone from a place characterized by beauty.
also spelled
Beloy
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moréri, Louis. Le Grand Dictionnaire historique, ou le mélange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane. 1759
Archives Nationales de France. Minutier central des notaires de Paris, Series MC/ET/XXVIII
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lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
