A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Belot family of France.
Reg. 2534 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
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 deux bes. d'arg. en chef, et une étoile du même en p.; au chef bandé d'arg. et de gu.”
Franche-ComteFranche-Comte, c. 1663
Where the Belot Arms Were Recorded
Franche-Comte
Map of France showing where the Belot arms are recorded
The Belot arms were recorded in Franche-Comte, c. 1663.
Franche-Comte sat between France and the Empire and changed hands more than once. Border families held their land under arms and expected to defend it, so a shield was a practical thing rather than an ornament.
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 Belot 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 Franche-Comte.
Origin & History of the Belot Family in France
The family name Belot has deep roots in the eastern region of France known as Franche-Comté. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Belot family were well-established residents in this area. The name itself is thought to be a diminutive form of the Old French word bel, which translates to beautiful or fair. During the seventeenth century, this region was a crossroads of culture and trade, which likely influenced the family’s daily life and social standing. Families in this part of France often lived in small, tightly knit rural communities where they worked in agriculture or local crafts. Because the name appears in official documents from this period, it suggests that the Belots were recognized members of their local society who participated in the legal and religious life of their villages.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bel
Derived from the Old French adjective meaning fair, beautiful, or handsome.
This name
BelotA diminutive form referring to a beautiful or fair-complexioned individual.
also spelled
Belo
Related arms
Bellotvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Doubs, Série B, Cours et juridictions
Gautier, Gérard, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1994
Rousset, Alphonse, Dictionnaire géographique, historique et statistique des communes de la Franche-Comté, 1854
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
