Bielen History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Bielen surname finds its roots with the Low German word "bil," meaning "hatchet." Early Origins of the Bielen familyThe surname Bielen was first found in the duchy of Brunswick, where the family emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Bielen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bielen research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1477 and 1791 are included under the topic Early Bielen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bielen Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Biel, Biele, Bielle, Biehl, Biehle, Biehlle and others. Early Notables of the Bielen familyProminent bearers of the family name Bielen at this time were Gabriel Biel, a scholastic philosopher, who was born in Speier in the early 1400s. He was the first professor at the University of Tuebingen, which was founded in 1477. He was twice... Migration of the Bielen familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Lutwig Biel, who came to Philadelphia in 1750. Carl Biel settled in Texas in 1851.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Propositi tenax Motto Translation: Tenacious of my resolve. |