A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aby family of Belgium.
Reg. 5108 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“D'arg. à la fasce de gu., ch. de trois étoiles d'or, acc. en chef d'un poisson nageant au nat. et en p. de trois tourt. du sec., 2 et 1. C.: une étoile d'or.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Aby Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Aby arms are recorded
The Aby 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 Aby 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 Aby Family in Belgium
The family name Aby has roots that can be traced back to the region of Brabant during the early eighteenth century. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in this area by 1737, living within a landscape defined by the complex political shifts of the Austrian Netherlands. During this period, families in Brabant were often deeply connected to local agricultural life or regional trade networks that spanned the bustling towns between Brussels and Antwerp. The name itself likely evolved from local linguistic traditions, reflecting the way names were recorded by parish clerks who documented births and marriages in church registers. As members of the family navigated the social structures of the time, they contributed to the steady growth of the local population throughout the eighteenth century. By remaining in this historically significant region, the early generations of the Aby family became part of the long-standing cultural fabric of the Low Countries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Abbe
Old French term for an abbot or head of a monastery.
This name
AbyA topographic or occupational name referring to someone associated with an abbey or church.
also spelled
Abie
Abey
Aby
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief te België), Parochieregisters van de provincie Brabant
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
