A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Abée family of Belgium.
Reg. 3501 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De sa. semé de fleurs-de-lis d'or; au lambel d'azur, posé en chef.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Abée Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Abée arms are recorded
The Abée 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 Abée 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 Abée Family in Belgium
The family name Abée traces its historical roots to the region of Brabant, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1737. During this period, Brabant was a central hub of trade and agriculture within the Low Countries, and families often adopted surnames based on their geographical origins or local landmarks. The name likely derives from a specific location or a descriptive term used by local officials to identify residents in parish registers. As the family established itself in the region, they became part of the local social fabric, participating in the daily life and administrative systems of the eighteenth-century Duchy of Brabant. This early documentation suggests that the Abée family was well-integrated into the community, likely working in trades or land management that allowed them to maintain a consistent presence in the historical records of the time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Abbas
A Semitic term meaning father or leader.
This name
AbéeA locative or occupational surname derived from the title of an abbot.
also spelled
Abey
Abay
Related arms
Abeyvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief te België), Parochieregisters van Brabant
Vandenbroeke, C., Sociale geschiedenis van het Vlaamse volk, 1981
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
