Belman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

The name Belman began among the descendants of an ancient Scottish tribe called the Picts. It was a name for a bellman or town crier.

Early Origins of the Belman family

The surname Belman was first found in Caithness (Gaelic: Gallaibh), the northern tip of Scotland, a Norse/Viking controlled region from the 9th century, which became the Earldom of Caithness, where they had been settled from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Belman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Belman research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1398, 1505, 1663 and 1735 are included under the topic Early Belman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Belman Spelling Variations

Translation has done much to alter the appearance of many Scottish names. It was a haphazard process that lacked a basic system of rules. Spelling variations were a common result of this process. Belman has appeared Bellman, Beelman, Belman, Bellmon and others.

Early Notables of the Belman family

Notable amongst the Clan at this time was

Dougall Belman, Author and Historian of the events leading to Culloden in 1735

Belman migration to the United States +

Many Scots left their country to travel to the North American colonies in search of the freedom they could not find at home. Of those who survived the difficult voyage, many found the freedom they so desired. There they could choose their own beliefs and allegiances. Some became United Empire Loyalists and others fought in the American War of Independence. The Clan societies and highland games that have sprung up in the last century have allowed many of these disparate Scots to recover their collective national identity. A search of immigration and passenger ship lists revealed many early settlers bearing the Belman name:

Belman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Peter Belman, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1749

Contemporary Notables of the name Belman (post 1700) +

Mitch Belman, American editor, best known for his work on Kortney & Dave: By Request (27 episodes) and Pick a Puppy (5 episodes)
Jamie Belman (b. 1985), English actor, best known for his role as Michael Conwaywork in television series Emmerdale and for his roles in Somers Town (2008), Missed Connections (2012)
José Francisco Belman González (b. 1971), Spanish retired footballer