Bellau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Bellau family

The surname Bellau was first found in Pomerania, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Chronicles first mention the family in the year 1200. The ancestral castle was called Peest and was located in the district of Lauenburg-Butow. This castle was owned by Gerd von Below in 1335, and he is taken to be the founding father of many of the most prominent branches of the family. In the 14th century, they expanded into Mecklenburg and the Mark region. In Mecklenburg, the ancestral seat of the family was Below in the district of Wredenhagen in Mecklenburg-Schwerin.

Early History of the Bellau family

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Bellau Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Below, Bellow, Belloe, Beloe, Bellau, Bellaut and many more.

Early Notables of the Bellau family

Prominent bearers of the name Bellau at this time were Bertram von Below, the Lord of Gatz, who became Privy Councillor to Duke Bogislaus in 1674. In 1691, Friedrich III of Brandenburg...
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Migration of the Bellau family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Max Below, who settled in Texas in 1859 at the age of 19; W. C. Below arrived in San Francisco in 1850; while William Below came to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1866..

Contemporary Notables of the name Bellau (post 1700) +

Kenny Bellau (b. 1968), American bicycle racer