A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Christiane family of Belgium.
Reg. 5349 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Coupé, d'arg. à trois roses rangées de gu., bout. d'or, sur azur à deux étoiles accostées d'or; à la fasce de gu., br. sur le coupé.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Christiane Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Christiane arms are recorded
The Christiane arms were recorded in Belgium, c. 1737.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Brabant.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Christiane 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 Christiane Family in Belgium
The family name Christiane finds its roots in the historical region of Brabant, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1737. The name itself is derived from the Latin name Christianus, which means a follower of Christ. During the eighteenth century, it was common for families in the Low Countries to adopt names based on religious devotion or baptismal traditions. By settling in Brabant, a region known for its vibrant trade and agricultural development, the early Christiane family became part of a complex social landscape defined by local parish life and regional governance. These early ancestors likely lived as farmers or skilled tradespeople, contributing to the steady growth of the community during a period of significant transition in European history. Over time, the name became a way to identify the family within their local village, linking their identity to both their religious heritage and their specific geographic origins in the heart of the Brabant region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Christus
The anointed one or the chosen one in Ancient Greek.
This name
ChristianeA follower of Christ or a person who is anointed.
also spelled
Christianne
Kristiane
Kristian
Christian
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief), Parochieregisters van de provincie Brabant
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief), Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 2003
Leys, O., De familienamen in de Zuidelijke Nederlanden, 1970
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
