A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Danell family of England.
Reg. 0687 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. on a bend ar. cotised indented or, a crosslet fitchée gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Danell Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Danell arms are recorded
The Danell 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 Danell 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 Danell Family in England
The family name Danell has roots that trace back to the historic city of York, England, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families like the Danells were often integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes. The name itself likely evolved from older linguistic roots, possibly serving as a variation of names derived from the biblical Daniel or referring to a person who lived near a specific local landmark. As the family established themselves in the North of England, they became part of the social fabric of a city defined by its Roman origins and medieval architecture. By settling in such a prominent urban hub, the early Danells were positioned to witness the significant political and cultural shifts that defined seventeenth-century England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Daniel
Hebrew for God is my judge.
This name
DanellAn English patronymic surname derived from the given name Daniel, signifying son of Daniel.
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
Collins, Francis, Register of the Freemen of the City of York, 1897
York City Archives, York House Books
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
