A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Blieck family of Belgium.
Reg. 1048 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à un poisson courbé d'arg. ; à la bord. engr. d'or. C.: un vol, d'arg. et de gu.”
BelgiumGand, c. 1737
Where the de Blieck Arms Were Recorded
Gand
Map of Belgium showing where the de Blieck arms are recorded
The de Blieck arms were recorded in Gand, 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 Blieck 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 Blieck Family in Belgium
The family name de Blieck originates from the Dutch language and carries a meaning rooted in physical appearance. The term "blieck" is an old word used to describe someone with a pale or fair complexion, or sometimes a person with a bright, shining look. By 1737, records confirm that members of the de Blieck family were well-established residents of Gand, which is known today as Ghent in Belgium. During this period, the city was a bustling center of trade and textile production. Families like the de Bliecks often integrated into the urban fabric of the city by working in local industries or participating in the civic life of the region. Their presence in the city archives during the eighteenth century suggests they were settled members of the community who contributed to the long history of this historic Flemish city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bleken
To turn pale or to bleach something white.
This name
de BlieckA nickname for a person with a very pale complexion or light hair.
also spelled
Debliek
de Bleek
Blieck
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Debrabandere, Frans. Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk. 1993
Stadsarchief Gent, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand en Parochieregisters
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