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 BELL

English Origins: The Bell surname arose independtly from several different sources. In some instances, it comes from the Old English word "belle" meaning "bell," and was most likely an occupational name for a bell ringer. It may have also been a name for someone who lived near a belll. bell is also known to have arisen from the English and Scots given name Bel, which derived from the Old French "beu" or "bel," meaning "handsome."

Spelling variations include: Bell, Belle and others.

First found in Dumfriesshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: George Bell, who came to Virginia in 1638; James Bell, who settled in the Barbados in 1635; John Bell who settled in Virginia in 1638; Alexander Bell who settled in Virginia in 1654.

(Above is a small excerpt from House of Names 1800 word history]

Bell coat of arms English
Bell
English Origins

Coat of Arms: Blue shield with a gold stripe between three gold bells.

Crest: A Falcon.

Motto: Ardenter amo.

 Motto Translated: I love fervently

Bell
French Origins
Bell coat of arms - French
Coat of Arms: Silver shield, a blue horizontal stripe with three gold buckles, two black boar's heads above and a red star below.



Crest: Description not available

The surname Bell was first used by the people of ancient French region of Gascogne. It was a name for a person distinguished by great physical beauty. Interestingly, the name bell was originally derived from the Old French words la belle, which means beautiful.

Spelling variations include: Lebel, LeBel, LaBelle, Belle, Bell, Labelle, Label, LaBell, LaBel, LeBelle, LeBaile, LaBaile, Lebaile and many more.

First found in Gascogne where they were anciently seated in the honour of the seigneurie of De Labels, a village in the Basses-Pyrénées in the arrondissement of de Mauléon.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Nicolas Lebel who arrived in Quebec from Normandy in 1657; Pierre Lebel arrived in Quebec from Ile-de-France in 1724; Guillaume LaBelle arrived in Quebec from Normandy in 1671.
BELL. The CLAN-BELL mailing list is for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the Scottish Clan Bell. Topics include searches for Bell ancestors; discussions of Clan history, culture, food, language, tartans, coats of arms, and major events and battles that changed the course of the clan; current events such as the main Clan gathering, rebuilding of the Clan Castle, and museums; and notices of gatherings and meetings from the official regional and international Clan associations. To subscribe send "subscribe" to clan-bell-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or clan-bell-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode). BELL. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Bell surname in any place and at any time. To subscribe send "subscribe" to bell-l-request@rootsweb.combell-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode). (mail mode) or

BELL. The BELL-UK mailing list is for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Bell surname and variations (e.g., Belle, Beal, Beale) in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to bell-uk-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or bell-uk-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
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