A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dinsdale family of France.
Reg. 4869 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à la fasce vivrée d'azur, ch. de trois bes. d'or et acc. de trois étoiles de sa. Sur le tout d'or à un demi-vol de sa. C.: une tête et col de griffon d'herm.”
HertfordshireHertfordshire, c. 1762
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
Map of France showing where the Dinsdale arms are recorded
The Dinsdale arms were recorded in Hertfordshire, c. 1762.
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 France in this period.
Louis XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Dinsdale arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Hertfordshire.
Origin & History of the Dinsdale Family in France
The surname Dinsdale is a locational name that originated from a small village in County Durham, England. People who lived in or near the village of Dinsdale-on-Tees began using the name to identify themselves as they traveled to other parts of the country. Over many generations, families moved away from their ancestral home and settled in different regions, including Hertfordshire, where records confirm members of the family were living by 1762. During this period, the name was often spelled in various ways because spelling rules were not yet standardized. Families with this name were typically part of the working class, often involved in farming or local trades that supported the growth of rural English communities. As these families expanded, they carried their name across the country, turning a local geographic label into a permanent family identity that has persisted for centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dinsdale
A valley belonging to a person named Dini.
This name
DinsdaleDerived from a locational surname referring to a specific valley settlement in County Durham, England.
also spelled
Dymsdale
Dimsdal
Dinsdale
Dimsdall
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies, Parish Registers of Hertfordshire, 1762
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
