A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Rome family of Belgium.
Reg. 8647 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
swordJustice, and military honour
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 deux poignards, passés en saut, les pointes en bas, et une balance en équilibre, le levier en fasce br. sur le point d'intersection des poignards; le tout d'or. C.: un lion iss. de gu.”
LiegeLiege, c. 1737
Where the de Rome Arms Were Recorded
Liege
Map of Belgium showing where the de Rome arms are recorded
The de Rome arms were recorded in Liege, c. 1737.
Liege was a prosperous town and its surrounding country, living on metalworking and trade. Merchant families grew rich, bought land outside the walls, and took arms as landowners rather than tradesmen.
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 Rome 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 Liege.
Origin & History of the de Rome Family in Belgium
The family name de Rome traces its roots to the historic city of Liège, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1737. During this era, Liège served as a major center for industry and trade within the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. The name itself suggests a connection to the city of Rome, which was a common practice in the eighteenth century for families who wanted to signal a link to classical education, religious devotion, or travel to Italy. Families living in Liège at this time were often involved in the city’s thriving metalworking and coal industries, which shaped the local economy. By maintaining a presence in this region, the early de Rome family became part of a complex social landscape defined by French cultural influence and the unique political status of the Liège territory.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Roma
The ancient city of Rome or a person from that location.
This name
de RomeA topographic or habitational surname denoting someone who originated from the city of Rome.
also spelled
Rome
Romes
Romme
Related arms
Romevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État à Liège, Registres paroissiaux de la ville de Liège
Kupper, Jean-Louis, Liège et l'Église impériale, XIe-XIIe siècles, 1981
Stiennon, Jacques, Histoire de Liège, 1991
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
swordJustice, and military honour
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
swordJustice, and military honour
