Map of Belgium showing where the De Bonis arms are recorded
The De Bonis arms were recorded in Jemeppe Liége, 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 De Bonis 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 De Bonis Family in Belgium
The name De Bonis originates from the Latin phrase meaning of the good, which suggests that the family was likely recognized for their positive reputation or moral standing within their community. By the year 1737, records confirm that members of the family were established in Jemeppe-sur-Meuse, located in the province of Liège. During this period, the region was part of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, an area known for its industrial growth and strong traditions in metalworking. Families living in this part of the Meuse valley often played active roles in the local economy, and the presence of the De Bonis name in these early parish and civil registers highlights their deep roots in the social fabric of the region. Over time, the family name became a permanent fixture of the local history, reflecting the steady migration and professional development of families living along the river during the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bonus
Latin term meaning good, virtuous, or honest.
This name
De BonisRefers to a person of good character or one who is considered virtuous.
also spelled
de Boi
de Boisse
de Bwah
Bois
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archives de l'État à Liège, Registres paroissiaux de Jemeppe-sur-Meuse
Bouille, Dieudonné, Histoire de la ville et du pays de Liège, 1725
Kupper, Jean-Louis, Liège et l'Église impériale, 1981
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
