A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Binette family of Belgium.
Reg. 8027 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au chev. de gu., acc. de trois peignes d'un seul rang de dents de sa., chaque peigne posée en pal, les dents à dextre.”
HainautHainaut, c. 1737
Where the Binette Arms Were Recorded
Hainaut
Map of Belgium showing where the Binette arms are recorded
The Binette arms were recorded in Hainaut, c. 1737.
Hainaut sat on the border between France and the Low Countries and was fought over for centuries. Families there held their land under arms and expected to defend it, so a shield was a working thing.
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 Binette 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 Hainaut.
Origin & History of the Binette Family in Belgium
The family name Binette finds its historical roots in the French-speaking regions of Europe, with significant evidence placing early members in the province of Hainaut by 1737. The name itself is believed to be a diminutive form derived from the Old French word "binet," which historically referred to a small tool used for weeding or gardening. This suggests that the earliest ancestors of the family were likely people who worked closely with the land, such as farmers or skilled laborers. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the Hainaut region, which was a hub of agricultural and industrial activity during the eighteenth century. Over time, the name transitioned from a simple occupational description to a permanent family identifier, marking the lineage of those who settled and thrived in this historic territory.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bina
A Germanic root meaning to bind or to tie together.
This name
BinetteA diminutive form referring to a small person or a maker of small wooden tools.
also spelled
Binet
Binett
Bynette
Related arms
Binetvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Jetté, René, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec, 1983
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Archives de l'État à Mons, Registres paroissiaux de la province de Hainaut (1737)
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