A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bendall family of England.
Reg. 6826 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
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 bend sinister gu. and a bend dexter az”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bendall Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bendall arms are recorded
The Bendall 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 Bendall 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 Bendall Family in England
The surname Bendall is believed to have originated in England as a descriptive name, likely derived from the Old French phrase "bien d'all," which translates to "good of all" or "well of all." This suggests that the earliest people to carry the name may have been known for their generous or communal nature within their local villages. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Bendall family were living there by 1620, a time when York was a bustling center of trade and religious life. As residents of such a significant northern city, these early ancestors were likely involved in the local merchant guilds or the skilled crafts that defined the region’s economy during the Stuart period. Over the following centuries, the family name spread from these urban roots into the surrounding countryside, maintaining its identity through generations of social and economic change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Benedictus
Latin term meaning blessed or well spoken of.
This name
BendallA locational surname derived from a valley or hollow, likely referring to a blessed or fortunate dweller.
also spelled
Bendel
Bendell
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
York City Archives, York House Books (B series), 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
