A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baltin family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 1840 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. à la fasce émanchée d'or sur azur, acc. de trois roses d'arg., bout. d'or, barbées de sin. C.: une rose d'arg., entre un vol d'or et d'azur.”
BelgiumBruges, c. 1737
Where the Baltin Arms Were Recorded
Bruges
Map of Belgium showing where the Baltin arms are recorded
The Baltin 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 Baltin 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 Baltin Family in Belgium
The history of the Baltin family in Belgium is deeply rooted in the vibrant urban landscape of Bruges, where records confirm their presence as early as 1737. During the eighteenth century, Bruges functioned as a significant center for trade and craftsmanship, providing a stable environment for families to establish their livelihoods and social standing. The name likely evolved from regional naming traditions common in the Low Countries, where surnames often reflected a person’s occupation, location, or a shortened version of a given name. As members of the Baltin family integrated into the local community, they participated in the daily life of a city defined by its historic canals and bustling market squares. By maintaining a steady presence in the city, the family became part of the long-term demographic fabric of West Flanders, contributing to the local economy and the social development of the region over several generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. à la fasce émanchée d'or sur azur, acc. de trois roses d'arg., bout. d'or, barbées de sin. (Baltin); aux 2 et 3 d'arg. au dextrochère, paré d'azur, rebr. d'or, la main de carn. tenant un sabre d'arg., garni d'or, houppé du même. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1º trois pl. d'aut., une d'arg. entre deux de gu.; l. d'arg. et de gu.; 2º une rose du 1, entre un vol, coupé-émanché alt. d'or et d'azur; l. d'or et d'azur; 3º trois pl. d'aut., une d'azur entre deux d'arg.; l. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1860
Where the Baltin Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Baltin arms are recorded
The Baltin arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1860.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1860
Granting Authority for the Baltin Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Sovereign of the period
Franz Joseph I of Austria
1848–1916
Reigning in Belgium when the Baltin arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Baltin Family in Austria
The family name Baltin has deep roots in the rugged landscape of the Austrian Tyrol, where records confirm members of the family were living by 1860. During this period, the Tyrol region was a mountainous area defined by its agricultural traditions and its position within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Families like the Baltins often lived in small, tight-knit alpine communities where their name likely evolved from local dialects or geographic markers tied to the high-altitude terrain. As the region underwent modernization in the mid-19th century, families in these valleys often balanced traditional farming life with the growing influence of regional trade and local governance. The presence of the Baltin name in these historical records suggests a lineage that was well-integrated into the social and economic fabric of the Tyrolean mountains during a time of significant change for the Austrian state.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bald
Derived from the Germanic element meaning bold or brave.
This name
BaltinA patronymic or diminutive form indicating a descendant of someone bold or courageous.
also spelled
Baltine
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Brugge, Parochieregisters van Brugge (Dopen, Huwelijken, Begrafenissen), 1737
De Flou, Karel, Woordenboek der Toponymie van westelijk Vlaanderen, Vlaamsch België, Fransch Vlaanderen, Staats-Vlaanderen, 1914
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
