A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Borremans family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4404 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à trois fleurs-de-lis au pied coupé d'arg., 2 et 1, acc. de trois bes. d'or, rangés en chef.”
BelgiumBruxelles, c. 1737
Where the Borremans Arms Were Recorded
Bruxelles
Map of Belgium showing where the Borremans arms are recorded
The Borremans arms were recorded in Bruxelles, 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 Borremans 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 Borremans Family in Belgium
The family name Borremans has deep roots in the historical landscape of Belgium, particularly within the region of Brussels. By the early 18th century, the name was already well-established in the city, as evidenced by records confirming family members were present in Brussels by 1737. The name itself is thought to be topographic in origin, likely referring to someone who lived near a specific type of terrain or a water source, which was a common way for families to identify themselves in the Low Countries during the Middle Ages. As the family grew throughout the 1700s, they became part of the urban fabric of Brussels, living through a period of significant political transition as the region moved between various European powers. Their presence in the city archives during this era suggests that the Borremans family was integrated into the local community, contributing to the social and economic life of the capital long before the modern Belgian state was formed.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
vairProtection, and the winter fur
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
VairMeans: Protection
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 gu. à trois pals de vair; au chef d'or, ch. d'un saut alésé de .... Cq. cour. C.: deux lions iss. et affr., supp. ensemble le sautoir alésé.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Borremans Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Borremans arms are recorded
The Borremans arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry arms.
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.
Region
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Borremans Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
Photograph made by me · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
William I of the Netherlands
Sovereign of the period
William I of the Netherlands
1815–1840
Reigning in Belgium when the Borremans arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, coats of arms were often used by noble families and those who held specific public offices. These arms were passed down through the generations to legitimate descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design without needing to add special marks. This system ensured that the family identity remained clear and consistent over many years.
Granting authority
The Hoge Raad van Adel is the official body that regulates and manages noble titles and coats of arms in the Netherlands.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through official royal grants or by proving their long-standing historical use of the symbols.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms are officially recorded in the registers held by the Hoge Raad van Adel, which began its work in 1814.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Netherlands.
Origin & History of the Borremans Family in Netherlands
The family name Borremans has deep roots in the Low Countries, with historical records placing early members of the lineage in the northern province of Friesland by the year 1815. The name itself is likely topographic or locational in origin, often linked to the Middle Dutch word "borre," which refers to a well or a spring. This suggests that the earliest ancestors may have lived near a prominent water source or a communal well in their local village. During the early 19th century, the formal registration of surnames became more strictly enforced across the Netherlands due to new administrative laws. This period of record-keeping helped solidify the spelling of the name as it transitioned from spoken local dialects into official civil registries. By establishing themselves in Friesland, the family became part of the unique cultural and linguistic landscape of northern Dutch society, where they contributed to the local community through agriculture and trade during a time of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
borre
A Middle Dutch term referring to a well or a spring.
This name
BorremansA topographic surname denoting someone who lived near a well or water source.
also spelled
Borreman
Boremans
Related arms
Hoppesteyn (van) - Hollsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief te Brussel), Parochieregisters van het Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
Book: Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 1993
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
