A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Elling family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2006 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“De gu. à la croix ancrée d'arg.; au chef d'or, fretté de gu.”
BelgiumLuxemb, c. 1737
Where the Elling Arms Were Recorded
Luxemb
Map of Belgium showing where the Elling arms are recorded
The Elling 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 Elling 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 Elling Family in Belgium
The family name Elling has deep roots in the border regions between modern-day Belgium and Luxembourg. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the Luxembourg area by 1737, living in a time when the region was heavily influenced by the Austrian Netherlands. During the eighteenth century, families in this territory often moved between small villages to work in agriculture or local iron industries. The name itself is thought to be a patronymic, meaning it likely evolved from a shortened form of a given name like Adalwin or a similar Germanic root. As these families settled into the rural landscape, they became part of the complex social fabric of the Meuse river valley. Over several generations, the Elling name persisted through the transition from feudal traditions to the more modern administrative systems that began to take shape across the Belgian provinces.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
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. three bends betw. six boars' heads couped ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Elling Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Elling arms are recorded
The Elling 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 Belgium when the Elling 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 Elling Family in England
The family name Elling has deep roots that trace back to the northern regions of England, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the historic city of York by 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families like the Ellings were often integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes that defined the city’s economy. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older Germanic or Old English naming traditions, likely evolving from a patronymic structure that identified a person as the son or descendant of someone named Ella or Ealla. As these families settled in the North Riding of Yorkshire, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the growth of the region during the seventeenth century. By establishing themselves in a major urban hub like York, the early Ellings were positioned to participate in the significant cultural and economic shifts that characterized England during the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Adal
A Germanic root meaning noble or of noble descent.
This name
EllingDerived from a patronymic form meaning son of the noble one or son of Elle.
also spelled
Elling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archives nationales de Luxembourg, État civil et registres paroissiaux
Archives: Archives de l'État à Arlon, Registres paroissiaux du Luxembourg belge
Heintz, Joseph, Les noms de famille luxembourgeois, 1984
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
