A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aas family of Belgium.
Reg. 1618 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à la croix d'azur; au lambel de gu., en chef, br. sur le tout.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Aas Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Aas arms are recorded
The Aas arms were recorded in Belgium, c. 1737.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Brabant.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Belgium when the Aas arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Aas Family in Belgium
The family name Aas carries a history deeply rooted in the rural landscapes of Northern Europe, where names were often derived from the natural features of the land. In Old Norse, the word "aas" refers to a ridge or a hill, suggesting that the earliest ancestors to adopt this name likely lived near such a geographical landmark. While the name is strongly associated with Scandinavian regions, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the region of Brabant by 1737. During this period, families often moved across borders for trade or agricultural opportunities, and the presence of the Aas name in Brabant highlights the mobility of families during the eighteenth century. By settling in this area, the family became part of the local community, contributing to the social and economic life of the region while maintaining a surname that connected them to their northern heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
As
Old Norse term referring to a deity or divine being.
This name
AasA topographic name for someone who lived near a ridge or a hill.
also spelled
Aas
Aatz
Az
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Antwerpen, Doopregisters van de parochie Sint-Jacob (1737)
Riksarkivet (National Archives of Norway), Kirkebøker for prestegjeld (18th century)
Nielsen, Oluf, Olddanske Personnavne, 1883
Vangassen, H., Geschiedenis van de Brabantse familienamen, 1968
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
cross symbolChristian faith and service
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
