A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eland family of England.
Reg. 8759 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
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. on a bend gu. three escallops of the field (another, or)”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Eland Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Eland arms are recorded
The Eland 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 Eland 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 Eland Family in England
The surname Eland is a locational name that originates from the northern regions of England, specifically linked to the township of Eland in the West Riding of Yorkshire. During the medieval period, families often adopted the names of the places where they lived or held land, and the name Eland likely describes a stretch of open or cultivated ground near a river. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York, where records confirm their residence by 1620. During this era, York was a major center for trade and administration, and families like the Elands were often involved in the local merchant guilds or civic life. As the family grew and moved throughout the region, the name remained a testament to their deep roots in the Yorkshire landscape and their long history within the city walls.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
eland
A large species of antelope native to Africa.
This name
ElandA topographic name for someone who lived on a piece of land or a meadow.
also spelled
Elandt
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
Smith, Albert Hugh, The Place-Names of the West Riding of Yorkshire, 1961
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
York City Archives, Freemen of the City of York Register
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
