Map of Belgium showing where the Billiot arms are recorded
The Billiot 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 Billiot 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 Billiot Family in Belgium
The Billiot family name has deep roots in the region of Tournaisis, a historic area located in present-day Belgium. By 1737, records confirm that members of the family were well-established within this territory. During the eighteenth century, the people of Tournaisis lived in a landscape defined by shifting borders and strong agricultural traditions. Families like the Billiots often worked as skilled laborers or farmers, contributing to the local economy of the towns surrounding Tournai. Because the region was a crossroads for trade and travel between France and the Low Countries, the family name likely evolved through local dialects and regional naming customs. Over time, the Billiots became a recognized part of the community fabric, maintaining their presence in the area through generations of hard work and local integration.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Guillaume
Derived from Germanic elements meaning resolute protector or helmet of will.
This name
BilliotA diminutive form of the name William, signifying a descendant of the resolute protector.
also spelled
Byllot
Billo
Bilo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État à Tournai, État civil et registres paroissiaux
Roland, C. G., Histoire généalogique de la famille Billiot, 1925
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