A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Coole family of Belgium.
leafHappiness and abundanceJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'arg. à trois feuilles de choux de sin.”
The Coole arms were recorded in Brabant, c. 1737.
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.
Reigning in Belgium when the Coole arms are first recorded.
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.
The family name Coole traces its roots back to the historical region of Brabant, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1737. During the eighteenth century, Brabant was a bustling area known for its complex network of trade and agriculture, which likely influenced the daily lives of the family. The name itself is thought to be topographical or descriptive, often linked to individuals who lived near a cool or refreshing body of water, or perhaps a place known for its temperate climate. As the family established themselves in this region, they became part of the local social fabric, participating in the customs and economic activities that defined the Low Countries at the time. Over the generations, the name remained tied to the local geography, reflecting the deep connections that families of that era maintained with their home provinces.
A diminutive form of the name Nicholas meaning victory of the people.
