Bennett Family Crest framed artprint

The Bennett Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Bennett

Bennett is a historic Anglo-Norman personal and family name derived from the Latin Benedictus, meaning "blessed." Popularised across Britain and Ireland following the 1066 Norman Conquest through the widespread influence of the Benedictine monastic order, the name evolved into a hereditary surname across England, Wales, and Ireland. Early administrative entries include the 1193 Pipe Rolls of Berkshire (Benedictus) and the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire (Adam Beneyt).

The symbolism of the Bennett coat of arms

Set upon a vibrant red shield, the Bennett coat of arms is charged with three lions rampant in argent / silver or white surrounding a central radiant gold sun in splendour. The red shield represents martial courage, magnanimity, and valour in defense of the realm, while the argent / silver or white lions denote heroic leadership and fortitude. The gold sun in splendour at the centre symbolises glory, illumination, and divine favour. Below the shield, the motto scroll bears the French phrase De bon vouloir servir le roy, translating to "To serve the king with good will." This specific design is catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884) for Bennett, Earl of Tankerville.

Historical figures

Richard Bedford Bennett (1870–1947): 1st Viscount Bennett, prominent statesman who served as the 11th Prime Minister of Canada during the Great Depression.
Arnold Bennett (1867–1931): Acclaimed English novelist and playwright best known for his vivid portrayals of Staffordshire in the Clayhanger series.
Tony Bennett (1926–2023): Legendary American singer and painter whose career spanned over seven decades, winning 20 Grammy Awards.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order

This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.