A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dux family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0974 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'arg. à dix roses de gu., bout. d'or. C.: un chien iss. d'arg., surm. d'une rose de gu.”
BelgiumBruxelles, c. 1756
Where the Dux Arms Were Recorded
Bruxelles
Map of Belgium showing where the Dux arms are recorded
The Dux arms were recorded in Bruxelles, c. 1756.
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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Belgium when the Dux 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 Dux Family in Belgium
The family name Dux has deep roots in the urban landscape of Brussels, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1756. During this period, Brussels was a bustling center of trade and administration under the Austrian Netherlands. The name itself is derived from the Latin word for leader or guide, suggesting that early ancestors may have held positions of local authority or served as skilled craftsmen within the city guilds. As the family integrated into the social fabric of the capital, they likely participated in the vibrant market life and the evolving civic structures of the eighteenth century. By remaining in Brussels during this era of significant political transition, the Dux family helped shape the local history of the region through their daily work and community involvement.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à une tête et col de bouquetin de sa. C.: le meuble de l'écu.”
Switzerlandc. 1745
Where the Dux Arms Were Recorded
Bern
Map of Switzerland showing where the Dux arms are recorded
The Dux arms were recorded in Switzerland, c. 1745.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bern.
Bern was the largest of the Swiss cantons and ran itself, with its own council and its own courts. Its governing families held office for generations, and office of that kind carried a shield with it.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Dux Family in Switzerland
The history of the Dux family in Switzerland is deeply rooted in the administrative and social life of the city of Bern. By the mid-eighteenth century, records confirm that members of the family were established residents within the city, participating in the local economy and civic structures of the time. The name itself likely originated from occupational or geographic roots, as it shares linguistic ties with terms for leadership or specific territorial designations common in the German-speaking regions of Europe. During the 1745 period, Bern was a powerful city-state, and families like the Dux were often integrated into the urban fabric through trade, craftsmanship, or service to the local government. Over the following decades, the family maintained a steady presence, reflecting the broader patterns of migration and settlement that defined the Swiss cantons during the Enlightenment era. This period of stability allowed the name to become a recognized part of the local community, linking the family to the historical development of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dux
Latin term meaning leader, commander, or guide.
This name
DuxAn occupational surname for a leader, military commander, or a local official.
also spelled
Duxx
Ducks
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: State Archives in Belgium (Archives de l'État à Bruxelles), Registres paroissiaux de la ville de Bruxelles
Archives: City Archives of Brussels (Archives de la Ville de Bruxelles), Registres de bourgeoisie
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
