A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Maret family of Belgium.
Reg. 4157 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'or à la rose de gu., bout. du champ, tigée de sin., feuillée de quatre pièces du même.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the de Maret Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the de Maret arms are recorded
The de Maret 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 de Maret 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 Maret Family in Belgium
The family name de Maret traces its roots to the historical region of Brabant, where members of the family were documented as early as 1737. The name itself is likely locative or descriptive, often derived from the French word for a marsh or a small pond, suggesting that the family’s earliest ancestors may have lived near such a landscape. During the eighteenth century, Brabant was a central hub for trade and agriculture within the Low Countries, providing a stable environment for families to establish deep roots in local communities. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic fabric of the region, participating in the daily life and local governance typical of the era. This period of history was marked by significant shifts in regional power, yet the presence of the de Maret name in official records from 1737 confirms their long-standing connection to the traditions and geography of the Brabant territory.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mar
Derived from the Latin word mare meaning sea or ocean.
This name
de MaretA topographic name for someone who lived near a sea or a marshy area.
also spelled
Demare
de Mareh
de Maray
Related arms
de Marevariant spelling
Desmaretsvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
P.J. Blok and P.C. Molhuysen, Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek, 1911
Algemeen Rijksarchief, Registers van de Brabantse Rekenkamer, 1737
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
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