A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dallas family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5270 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ar. a bend az. betw. three mullets gu”
StaffordPetsal · Stafford, c. 1620
Where the Dallas Arms Were Recorded
Stafford
Map of England showing where the Dallas arms are recorded
The Dallas arms were recorded in Stafford, c. 1620.
Staffordshire was mixed country of moorland, farmland and early ironworking. Its landed families were spread widely rather than concentrated, and each holding brought its own claim to 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 Dallas 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 Stafford.
Origin & History of the Dallas Family in England
The history of the Dallas name in England is deeply rooted in the social and geographical landscape of the seventeenth century. By 1620, records confirm that members of the family were established in the town of Stafford. During this period, Stafford served as a significant market center, and families living there were often involved in the local trade networks that connected the English Midlands to the rest of the country. The name itself likely originated as a locative surname, which means it was used to identify individuals based on the specific place where they lived or held land. As the family settled into the community of Stafford, they became part of the local administrative and social fabric, contributing to the growth of the region during a time of great transition in English history.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ar. a fess betw. five stars of six points gu”
RossRoss, c. 1815
Where the Dallas Arms Were Recorded
Map of Scotland showing where the Dallas arms are recorded
The Dallas arms were recorded in Ross, c. 1815.
Ross was Highland country reaching from the North Sea to the Atlantic, held by clan families. Chiefs recorded arms to mark the head of a line and branches recorded their own beneath them.
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 Scotland in this period.
George III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1801–1820
Reigning in England when the Dallas arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Scotland
Scottish heraldry is unique because it treats a coat of arms as a piece of personal property protected by law. Only one person can own a specific design at any given time. When a family grows, the head keeps the original shield while other relatives must apply for their own distinct version with slight changes to prove their specific identity.
Granting authority
The Court of the Lord Lyon acts as the official body that regulates and controls all heraldic matters throughout Scotland.
How they got arms
Individuals obtain a legal right to their arms through a formal petition process that confirms their identity and family connection.
Where arms were recorded
All valid coats of arms are officially entered into the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings starting from 1672.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ross.
Origin & History of the Dallas Family in Scotland
The family name Dallas originates from the lands of Dallas in the county of Moray, Scotland. The name is derived from the Gaelic words "dail" and "uisge," which together translate to the meadow of the water. By the early thirteenth century, the family held these lands under the authority of the Bishop of Moray. Over the following centuries, members of the family expanded their influence and settled in various parts of the Scottish Highlands, including the region of Ross. By 1815, historical records confirm that the family had established a firm presence in Ross, where they participated in the local social and economic life of the community. This migration reflects the broader movement of Scottish families who transitioned from their ancestral estates to new roles in different northern territories during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dol
A meadow or valley in the Gaelic language.
This name
DallasRefers to a person who originated from the valley of the water in Moray, Scotland.
also spelled
Dallace
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Staffordshire Record Office, Quarter Sessions Rolls, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
