A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brabant family of England.
Reg. 7693 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. on a fesse gu. three leopards' faces or (another of the field)”
DevonshireDevonshire, c. 1620
Where the Brabant Arms Were Recorded
Devonshire
Map of England showing where the Brabant arms are recorded
The Brabant arms were recorded in Devonshire, c. 1620.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Brabant arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Devonshire.
Origin & History of the Brabant Family in England
The surname Brabant is a locative name, meaning it was originally used to identify people who came from the Duchy of Brabant, a historical region located in what is now Belgium and the southern Netherlands. During the Middle Ages, many people moved across the English Channel for trade, religious reasons, or to escape political instability in mainland Europe. By the early 17th century, the name had become established in England, with records confirming that members of the Brabant family were living in Devonshire by 1620. Settling in the West Country, these early families likely integrated into the local agricultural and maritime communities of the region. Over time, the name evolved from a geographic descriptor into a permanent family identifier passed down through generations of English residents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brabantia
A medieval Latin term referring to a region in the Low Countries.
This name
BrabantA topographic or habitational name for someone who originated from the Duchy of Brabant.
also spelled
Braband
Brabent
Related arms
Heyden (van der) - Brabvariant spelling
Pape (de) - Brabvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Exchequer: King's Remembrancer: Port Books, E 190
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
