A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bossier family of Belgium.
Reg. 8823 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 trois rencontres de buffle d'arg., accornées d'or.”
BelgiumGand, c. 1737
Where the Bossier Arms Were Recorded
Gand
Map of Belgium showing where the Bossier arms are recorded
The Bossier arms were recorded in Gand, 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 Bossier 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 Bossier Family in Belgium
The Bossier family name has deep roots in the city of Ghent, which is known as Gand in French, during the early eighteenth century. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established residents of this region by 1737. The name itself is thought to have originated from the Old French word bos, which refers to a wooded area or a forest. This suggests that the earliest ancestors likely lived near a prominent grove or worked in the timber trade. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric in the Flanders region. Their presence in Ghent during this era reflects a time of steady urban development and trade, where families often took surnames based on their surroundings or their professional connection to the land.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
boscum
A Latin term referring to a wood, forest, or thicket.
This name
BossierA topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a forest.
also spelled
Bosier
Bossyer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Ghent, Parochieregisters van Gent
City Archives of Ghent, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand
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