Map of Belgium showing where the Cocquyt arms are recorded
The Cocquyt arms were recorded in Gand, c. 1796.
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.
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 Cocquyt Family in Belgium
The family name Cocquyt has deep roots in the Flanders region of Belgium, particularly in the city of Ghent. By the time of the French occupation in 1796, records confirm that members of the family were already well-established residents of this historic textile hub. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older Dutch or Flemish terms related to cooking or kitchen service, suggesting that early ancestors may have worked in professional culinary roles or managed large households. As Ghent grew into a major center for trade and industry during the late eighteenth century, the Cocquyt family lived through a period of significant political change. They navigated the transition from Austrian rule to French administration, which brought new laws and standardized record-keeping to the region. This era helped solidify the family presence in the city, allowing them to participate in the local economy and social life of Ghent for generations to come.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
coc
A Middle Dutch term referring to a cook or kitchen worker.
This name
CocquytA topographic or occupational surname denoting a person who worked as a cook.
also spelled
Cockuit
Cockuyte
Kockuyt
Kokit
Cockit
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: State Archives in Ghent (Rijksarchief te Gent), Burgerlijke Stand (Civil Registration), 1796
Devos, Romain, Geschiedenis van Gent, 1983
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 2003
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
