A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bennin family of Belgium.
Reg. 2782 · 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
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“De sa. au chev. d'arg., acc. de trois étoiles d'or.”
BelgiumBruges, c. 1737
Where the Bennin Arms Were Recorded
Bruges
Map of Belgium showing where the Bennin arms are recorded
The Bennin 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 Bennin 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 Bennin Family in Belgium
The family name Bennin has deep roots in the historic city of Bruges, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1737. During the eighteenth century, Bruges was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Bennins often played vital roles in the local economy. The name itself likely evolved from regional naming customs common in the Low Countries, where surnames were frequently derived from personal nicknames or specific locations. As members of the community, the early Bennins would have participated in the daily life of this bustling Flemish city, navigating the complex social and professional guilds that defined urban existence at the time. By studying these early residents, we gain a clearer picture of how families integrated into the fabric of European city life during the late Enlightenment period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Benedictus
Latin for blessed or well spoken of.
This name
BenninA patronymic surname derived from a shortened form of the name Benedict.
also spelled
Benins
Bennings
Bennin
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Brugge, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand en Parochieregisters
Vandenbussche, L., Brugge in de 18e eeuw: Een sociaal-economische geschiedenis, 1984
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
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
