A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aldin family of Belgium.
Reg. 9198 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. au coq d'Inde rouant d'or; au chef d'azur, ch. de trois molettes (6) d'arg.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Aldin Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Aldin arms are recorded
The Aldin 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 Aldin 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 Aldin Family in Belgium
The family name Aldin carries a rich history that traces back to the historical region of Brabant. By the year 1737, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents within this area, which spanned parts of modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands. During the eighteenth century, Brabant was a bustling center of trade and agriculture, and families like the Aldins often played active roles in their local communities as merchants, artisans, or landowners. The name itself likely evolved from older Germanic roots, reflecting the naming customs of the time where surnames were often derived from personal names or specific geographic locations. As these early ancestors moved through the changing political landscapes of Europe, they helped anchor the family name in the regional records of the Low Countries, providing a foundation for the generations that followed.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aldo
Derived from the Germanic element meaning old or elder.
This name
AldinA diminutive form often interpreted as meaning little old one or wise elder.
also spelled
Aldinn
Aldine
Aldinh
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Brabant Archives (Rijksarchief in België), Staatse en Spaanse Rekenkamer
Fruin, R., Geschiedenis der Staatsinstellingen in Nederland tot den val van de Republiek, 1901
Pirenne, H., Histoire de Belgique, 1902
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
