A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Belmer family of England.
Reg. 2998 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Or, a lion ramp. gu. tail forked collared ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Belmer Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Belmer arms are recorded
The Belmer arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 Belmer 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 England.
Origin & History of the Belmer Family in England
The family name Belmer traces its roots to the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were well-established by the year 1620. During the early seventeenth century, York served as a bustling center for trade and religious life, placing the Belmer family in a region defined by its deep medieval heritage and proximity to the northern borders of England. Given the era, it is likely that the family was involved in the local merchant guilds or the skilled trades that supported the city’s economy. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Yorkshire, living through a time of significant political change and shifting religious landscapes. Their presence in such a prominent administrative hub suggests that the early Belmers were integrated into the community life of the city, contributing to the local workforce and the development of the region during the transition into the modern age.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bel-maer
Derived from Old English elements meaning beautiful or fair and famous.
This name
BelmerA locational or descriptive surname signifying a person of fair appearance or renowned beauty.
also spelled
Belmar
Belmore
Related arms
Belmore, Earl ofvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward, History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, 1822
The National Archives, Kew, Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers, PROB 11
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains’ Account Rolls, Y/CH
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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