A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ecke family of Belgium.
Reg. 0929 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
branchPeace, and new growth
leafHappiness and abundance
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 deux chicots de sin., mouv. des flancs de l'écu en forme de chev. brisé et acc. de trois feuilles de chêne de sin., les tiges en bas, les deux feuilles du chef inclinées en chev. et celle en p. posée en pal.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Ecke Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Ecke arms are recorded
The Ecke 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 Ecke 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 Ecke Family in Belgium
The surname Ecke is deeply rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, where it likely originated as a short form of ancient names containing the element "eck," which translates to "edge" or "corner." In medieval times, this name was often used to describe someone who lived near a sharp bend in a river or on a prominent piece of land. By the early eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the region of Brabant. Records confirm that members of the Ecke family were living there by 1737, participating in the local social and economic life of the area. As the family moved through these territories, the name evolved alongside local dialects, reflecting the movement and settlement patterns of people across the Low Countries and neighboring German lands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ecke
Derived from the Germanic word for edge, corner, or sword point.
This name
EckeA topographic name for someone living near a corner, edge of a field, or a street intersection.
also spelled
Ecke
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Gottschald, Max, Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen, 1971
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief in België), Parochieregisters van Brabant
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
branchPeace, and new growth
leafHappiness and abundance
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
branchPeace, and new growth
leafHappiness and abundance
