A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baert family of Belgium.
Reg. 2844 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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'azur au chev. d'herm., acc. de trois étoiles d'or.”
BelgiumBruges, c. 1737
Where the Baert Arms Were Recorded
Bruges
Map of Belgium showing where the Baert arms are recorded
The Baert arms were recorded in Bruges, c. 1737.
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 Baert 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 Baert Family in Belgium
The surname Baert has deep roots in the historical landscape of Flanders, particularly within the city of Bruges. By the year 1737, the family was well-established in this region, where the name likely originated as a nickname derived from the Middle Dutch word "baert," meaning beard. In medieval times, such descriptive names were common and often referred to a person’s physical appearance or a specific style of facial hair. As the family grew, they became integrated into the local urban life of Bruges, which was a major center for trade and craftsmanship during the eighteenth century. The presence of the Baert family in official records from this period suggests they were part of the hardworking citizenry that helped define the social fabric of the city. Over time, the name became a permanent marker of their lineage, passed down through generations as they navigated the changing political and economic tides of the Low Countries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bero
An ancient Germanic word meaning bear.
This name
BaertA nickname for a person with the strength or characteristics of a bear.
also spelled
Baerte
Baertt
Bart
Bert
Related arms
Baerdtvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Debrabandere, Frans. Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk. 1993
Stadsarchief Brugge, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand en Parochieregisters
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
