A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Darell family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 1621 · Britain, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur au lion d'or, cour. d'arg. Cq. cour C.: une tête de Sarasin, posée de profil, tort. d'arg. et d'azur, coiffée d'un bonnet d'azur fretté d'arg., retr. d'herm. et houppé d'or.”
YorkshireYorkshire, c. 1700
Where the Darell Arms Were Recorded
Yorkshire
Map of Britain showing where the Darell arms are recorded
The Darell arms were recorded in Yorkshire, c. 1700.
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 Britain in this period.
William III of England
Sovereign of the period
William III of England
1694–1702
Reigning in Britain when the Darell arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Yorkshire.
Origin & History of the Darell Family in Britain
The Darell family name has deep roots in the history of northern England, particularly within the county of Yorkshire. The name is believed to have originated from the Old French term d'Airelle, which was used to describe someone who lived near a specific type of shrub or a river. By the time the family became well-established in Yorkshire during the early 1700s, they were already part of a long tradition of landed gentry who played active roles in local administration and agriculture. These early family members often held positions of responsibility within their parishes and helped shape the social landscape of their communities. Through the centuries, the Darells integrated into the regional fabric of Britain by managing estates and maintaining strong ties to the land. Their presence in the north of England reflects a history of stability and local influence that defined many families of their status during the eighteenth century.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Az. a lion ramp. ar. ducally crowned or”
CornwallCornwall, c. 1620
Where the Darell Arms Were Recorded
Cornwall
Map of England showing where the Darell arms are recorded
The Darell arms were recorded in Cornwall, c. 1620.
Cornwall was a county apart, with its own language and its own tight-knit gentry. Tin and the sea made money there, and families who made it bought land, which is what brought arms with it.
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 Britain when the Darell 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 Cornwall.
Origin & History of the Darell Family in England
The surname Darell has roots that stretch back to the medieval period in England, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a locational identifier. By the time the family established a documented presence in Cornwall around 1620, they were part of a long tradition of families who moved across the English landscape to manage land and participate in local governance. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Old French term d'Airelle, which suggests a connection to specific geographic features or perhaps a place of origin in northern France. As the family settled into the Cornish countryside, they became integrated into the social and economic fabric of the region. This transition from their earlier roots to their life in the seventeenth century reflects the broader patterns of migration and social mobility that defined many English families during that era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
d'Airelle
Derived from the French place name Airelle meaning huckleberry or bilberry.
This name
DarellAn English habitational surname originally denoting someone who came from the town of Airelle in France.
also spelled
Darel
Daryll
Daryell
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
The National Archives, Kew, Chancery proceedings, C 11/1700
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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