A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chaumont family lines. Documented in 3 countries.
Reg. 2656 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
lionCourage, strength and royalty
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 saut. de gu., cant. de quatre lions de sa.; au fr.-q. d'arg., ch. de cinq fusées de gu.”
BelgiumLuxemb, c. 1737
Where the Chaumont Arms Were Recorded
Luxemb
Map of Belgium showing where the Chaumont arms are recorded
The Chaumont 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 Chaumont 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 Chaumont Family in Belgium
The name Chaumont originates from the French words for a bald or bare hill, suggesting that the earliest members of the family likely lived near a prominent, treeless landscape. While the name is deeply rooted in French geography, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the region of Luxembourg by 1737. During this era, the area was part of the Austrian Netherlands, a territory that encompassed much of modern-day Belgium. Families like the Chaumonts often moved across these borders due to the shifting political alliances and the common use of French as the language of administration and trade. Living in this crossroads of Europe, the family was part of a mobile population that helped shape the local culture and economy of the Belgian and Luxembourgish borderlands long before the modern borders were finalized.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
Colours
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'or, au chef de gu.”
BourgogneBourgogne, c. 1663
Where the Chaumont Arms Were Recorded
Bourgogne
Map of France showing where the Chaumont arms are recorded
The Chaumont arms were recorded in Bourgogne, c. 1663.
Bourgogne was one of the richest parts of France, built on wine, wool and the roads that carried both. Wealth of that kind bought land, and land brought arms, so the region filled with armed families earlier than most of the country.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in Belgium when the Chaumont arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Bourgogne.
Origin & History of the Chaumont Family in France
The name Chaumont originates from the French landscape, specifically derived from the combination of the words "chauve" meaning bald and "mont" meaning hill. This descriptive name was historically given to families who lived near a prominent, bare, or treeless hill. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Chaumont family were firmly established in the Bourgogne region of eastern France. During this period, Bourgogne was a center of agricultural and viticultural importance, and families living there were often tied to the land or local administration. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the province, contributing to the local communities through trade, farming, or service. The name reflects a deep connection to the geography of the French countryside, marking the family as people who had long roots in the specific terrain of the Burgundy region.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
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. à la fasce de gu., acc. de trois aigles du même, bq. et m. d'azur, les deux du chef affr.”
GenevoisGenevois, c. 1745
Where the Chaumont Arms Were Recorded
Map of Switzerland showing where the Chaumont arms are recorded
The Chaumont arms were recorded in Genevois, c. 1745.
Genevois was Alpine country south of Geneva, held in small estates by families who stayed put. Land there passed down the same line for centuries, and long tenure counted for more than wealth.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Genevois.
Origin & History of the Chaumont Family in Switzerland
The family name Chaumont finds its roots in the French language, originating from the words for a bald or bare hill. While the name is widely associated with various regions in France, its presence in the Genevois area of Switzerland became firmly established by the mid-eighteenth century. By 1745, members of the Chaumont family were active participants in the local society of this region, which was then a crossroads of trade and cultural exchange between the Swiss cantons and the neighboring French territories. Families with this name often settled in areas where the landscape mirrored the meaning of their surname, choosing to live near the rolling hills and elevated terrains that defined the geography of the Genevois. Over time, these individuals integrated into the local community, contributing to the agricultural and social development of the area while maintaining the distinct identity of their ancestral name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Calvus mons
Latin for bald or bare mountain.
This name
ChaumontA topographic name for someone who lived near a barren or treeless hill.
also spelled
Chaumond
Shomon
Shomont
Related arms
Chaumondvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archives de l'État à Arlon, État civil et registres paroissiaux du Luxembourg
Books: Tandel, Émile, Les communes luxembourgeoises, 1889
Books: Lefebvre, Georges, La vie rurale dans le Luxembourg au XVIIIe siècle, 1954
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
lionCourage, strength and royalty
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
lionCourage, strength and royalty
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
