A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Elly family of England.
Reg. 2126 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
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. a fesse engr. betw. six fleurs-de-lis gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Elly Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Elly arms are recorded
The Elly 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 Elly 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 Elly Family in England
The family name Elly has deep roots in the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1620. During the early seventeenth century, York was a bustling center of trade and religion, and families like the Ellys were often involved in the local merchant guilds or the skilled trades that kept the city running. The name itself likely evolved as a variation of medieval given names, such as Elias or Eleanor, which were common throughout Northern England during the Middle Ages. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, living through a period of significant political change in England. By settling in a major urban hub like York, the early Ellys were positioned to participate in the economic life of the city, leaving behind a legacy that has persisted for over four centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Elias
The Lord is my God
This name
EllyA diminutive form derived from names like Eleanor or Elizabeth, signifying light or consecrated to God.
also spelled
Elley
Ellie
Ellee
Ellis
Related arms
Elleyvariant spelling
Ellisvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward, History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, 1822
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
Drake, Francis, Eboracum: or the History and Antiquities of the City of York, 1736
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
