Map of Belgium showing where the Di Bello arms are recorded
The Di Bello arms were recorded in Mons Hainaut, c. 1727.
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 Di Bello 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 Di Bello Family in Belgium
The surname Di Bello originates from the Italian language and translates literally to "of the beautiful" or "of the handsome." It likely began as a descriptive nickname used to identify an ancestor who was noted for their physical appearance or pleasant personality. By the early 18th century, members of the family had established a presence in the city of Mons, which is located in modern-day Belgium. During this period, Mons was a significant cultural and administrative center under the rule of the Austrian Netherlands. The family’s migration to this region suggests they may have been part of the professional or artisan classes who moved across Europe to pursue trade opportunities or government service. Living in a city known for its rich history and strategic importance, the early Di Bello family members would have been integrated into the local urban life of the 1700s, contributing to the diverse social fabric of the city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bellus
Latin term meaning beautiful, handsome, or fair.
This name
Di BelloRefers to a person who is handsome or attractive, often used as a nickname.
also spelled
Belloy
Dubeloy
Beloy
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archives de l'État à Mons, État civil et registres paroissiaux
Books: Devillers, Léopold, Inventaire analytique des archives de la ville de Mons, 1882
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
