The Gill 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 Gill
Gill is an ancient English, Scottish, and Irish surname of multifaceted origin. In Northern England and Scotland, it derives from the Old Norse Gilli or Old French Gille (short form of Giles or Gilbert); in Ireland, it represents an Anglicised form of Gaelic Ó Giolla, meaning "servant" or "follower." Establishing early seats in Yorkshire, Cumberland, and across Leinster, families bearing the Gill name served as landholders, clerics, and civic magistrates. Codified in early administrative rolls, the name appears in the 1379 Poll Tax of Yorkshire (Hugh Gill).
The symbolism of the Gill coat of arms
Commanding and bold, the Gill coat of arms features a vibrant red shield charged with three golden falcons or martlets (two in chief, one in base). In classical heraldry, the red shield symbolises martial valour, courage, and fortitude, while the three golden falcons represent high intellect, swift vigilance, and noble spirit. Below, the motto scroll displays Sine fine, translating to "Without end." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Yorkshire and Cumberland and registered in the Ulster Office of Arms.
Historical figures
Alexander Gill the Elder (1565–1635): High Master of St Paul's School in London and scholar who tutored John Milton.
Mary Gill (17th Century): Landowner and benefactor recorded in Yorkshire parish registers.
Thomas Gill (18th Century): Noted English magistrate and civic benefactor.
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.
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