A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Davin family of Belgium.
Reg. 6191 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
spurKnighthood, and readiness to spur on
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ec.: au 1 d'arg. à quatre bâtons de sa., pommetés d'or, 2 en fasce et les 2 autres en pal sur les premiers; au 2 d'or fretté de sa.; au 3 de gu. à trois étriers d'arg.; au 4 d'arg. à deux léopards de gu., l'un sur l'autre.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Davin Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Davin arms are recorded
The Davin 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 Davin 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 Davin Family in Belgium
The family name Davin has deep roots in the historical region of Brabant, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1737. The name itself is likely a variation of the name David, which was a popular choice across Europe due to its biblical origins. In the local dialect of the Brabant region, names were often adjusted to fit the speech patterns of the community, leading to the specific spelling we recognize today. During the eighteenth century, families in this area were often tied to the land or specific trades, and the Davin name would have been passed down through generations of local residents. By settling in this part of the Low Countries, the early Davin family became part of a complex social landscape defined by shifting borders and local agricultural traditions. Their presence in the official records of 1737 suggests they were established members of their community who participated in the legal and social life of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
David
Derived from the Hebrew word for beloved or friend.
This name
DavinA diminutive or patronymic form indicating a descendant of the beloved one.
also spelled
Davyn
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief), Parochieregisters van Brabant
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batonAuthority and office held under the crown
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
spurKnighthood, and readiness to spur on
lionCourage, strength and royalty
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
spurKnighthood, and readiness to spur on
lionCourage, strength and royalty
