A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ell family of Belgium.
Reg. 4971 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à la croix ancrée d'arg. et un lambel de cinq pendants d'azur, br. sur le tout.”
BelgiumLuxemb, c. 1737
Where the Ell Arms Were Recorded
Luxemb
Map of Belgium showing where the Ell arms are recorded
The Ell arms were recorded in Luxemb, c. 1737.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Belgium when the Ell arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Ell Family in Belgium
The family name Ell has deep roots in the region of Luxembourg, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1737. During the eighteenth century, Luxembourg was a crossroads of European culture and trade, often caught between the influence of neighboring powers like France and the Austrian Netherlands. Families living in this area during that time were typically tied to the land or specialized local trades, as the economy relied heavily on agriculture and small-scale iron production. The name itself is thought to be a topographic or locational surname, potentially derived from the Old High German word for a river or a specific landscape feature. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the rural villages that defined the Luxembourgish countryside, contributing to the local community through generations of steady labor and civic participation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ella
A Germanic name element meaning all or entirely.
This name
EllA topographic name for someone living near a river or a shortened form of names like Elias.
also spelled
Elle
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
National Archives of Luxembourg (Archives nationales de Luxembourg), État civil et registres paroissiaux
National Archives of Luxembourg (Archives nationales de Luxembourg), Fonds de la Cour de Justice
Gilles, P., Luxemburger Familiennamen, 1993
Margue, M., Histoire du Luxembourg, 2014
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
cross symbolChristian faith and service
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
