Map of Belgium showing where the Bareilles arms are recorded
The Bareilles arms were recorded in Tournaisis, 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 Bareilles 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 Bareilles Family in Belgium
The family name Bareilles finds its roots in the historical region of Tournaisis, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1737. This area, located along the border of modern-day France and Belgium, was a crossroads for trade and agriculture during the eighteenth century. Families living in this region often derived their surnames from local geographical features or specific occupations tied to the land. The name itself likely evolved from the linguistic traditions of the border provinces, reflecting the unique blend of cultural influences found in the towns surrounding Tournai. By settling in this region, early members of the family became part of a complex social structure that relied on local parish records and communal ties to maintain their heritage. These early ancestors were likely involved in the daily life of the rural landscape, contributing to the development of the community long before the name spread to other parts of Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baril
A barrel or a container used for storage.
This name
BareillesA topographic name for someone who lived near a place where barrels were manufactured or stored.
also spelled
Bruyelle
Bruyelless
Bruyell
Bruyel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État à Tournai, Registres paroissiaux du Tournaisis, 1737
Dion, R., Histoire des levées de la Loire, 1961
Foucart, J., Le Tournaisis au XVIIIe siècle, 1985
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