Beesly Family Name and Heraldry

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Beesly is usually a form of Beasley. The name is usually explained as “Clearing with bent grass”.

How the spelling arose

Before spelling was fixed, Beasley was also written Beesly. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Other spellings include Beesley, Besley and Beisley.

In the records

Heraldry and the Beesly name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Beasley surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Beesly report, with a museum-style coat of arms.