Map of England showing where the Bendel arms are recorded
The Bendel 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 Bendel 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 Bendel Family in England
The surname Bendel has roots that trace back to the Germanic regions of Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive name or a shortened form of a longer personal name. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established a presence in the historic city of York, England. Records from 1620 confirm that the family was integrated into the local community during a period of significant social and economic change in Northern England. As the family settled into life in York, they became part of the local fabric of trade and civic activity that defined the city at the time. Their presence in such a prominent administrative center suggests that the Bendels were likely involved in the skilled crafts or merchant classes that supported the growth of the region. Over the following generations, the family continued to adapt to the shifting landscape of English society while maintaining the identity associated with their name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Benedictus
Latin term meaning blessed or well spoken of.
This name
BendelA diminutive form of Benedict, historically used as a nickname for a blessed or fortunate person.
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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