A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bohan family of Belgium.
Reg. 7529 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. à la fasce coticée d'or.”
BelgiumLuxemb, c. 1737
Where the Bohan Arms Were Recorded
Luxemb
Map of Belgium showing where the Bohan arms are recorded
The Bohan arms were recorded in Luxemb, 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 Bohan 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 Bohan Family in Belgium
The family name Bohan has deep roots tied to the border regions between modern-day Belgium and France, specifically near the village of Bohan along the Semois River. By the early 18th century, members of the family had established a presence in the Duchy of Luxembourg, a territory that served as a crossroads for trade and migration in Europe. During this period, the name was often associated with families living in rural areas who worked as farmers or local craftsmen. Because the region was frequently caught between the interests of larger powers like France and the Holy Roman Empire, families like the Bohans often moved across nearby borders to find better land or work. By 1737, the family was well-integrated into the local social structure of Luxembourg, where they participated in the community life of their parish and contributed to the local economy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baudouin
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bold friend or brave protector.
This name
BohanA patronymic surname originating from the personal name Baudouin, signifying a descendant of the brave protector.
also spelled
Bohann
Bohane
Bohahn
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État à Arlon, État civil et registres paroissiaux du Luxembourg
Archives nationales de Luxembourg, Fonds du Conseil provincial de Luxembourg
Muller, Jean-Claude, Les familles luxembourgeoises au XVIIIe siècle, 1992
Petit, Joseph, Histoire de la vallée de la Semois, 1954
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