A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chinoy family of Belgium.
Reg. 6890 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 deux saumons adossés d'or, acc. de neuf croisettes du même. - Ou: Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. au lion d'arg., arm., lamp. et cour. d'or (Heinsberg); aux 2 et 3 de Chiny.”
BelgiumLuxemb, c. 1737
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Map of Belgium showing where the Chinoy arms are recorded
The Chinoy 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 Chinoy 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 Chinoy Family in Belgium
The family name Chinoy has roots that trace back to the eighteenth century in the region of Luxembourg. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in this area by 1737. During this time, the name likely functioned as a marker of identity within a community that was deeply connected to the local agricultural and trade systems of the Holy Roman Empire. As families in this region often moved across borders for work or marriage, the name served as a link to their specific ancestry and geographic origins. While the name evolved in spelling and pronunciation as generations moved into different parts of the world, its presence in early Luxembourgish records highlights a long history of stability and endurance for the family line.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Chinois
French term referring to a person from China.
This name
ChinoyA surname historically used to identify individuals of Chinese origin or descent.
also spelled
Chynie
Chini
Shiny
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives nationales de Luxembourg, État civil et registres paroissiaux
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