A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Elzey family of Belgium.
Reg. 5966 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
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.; au chef émanché de trois pièces de gu.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Elzey Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Elzey arms are recorded
The Elzey 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 Elzey 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 Elzey Family in Belgium
The history of the Elzey family name is rooted in the historical region of Brabant, which spans parts of modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands. By the year 1737, records confirm that family members were established in this area, living within a landscape defined by its rich agricultural traditions and bustling trade routes. The name likely evolved as a locative surname, meaning it was used to identify individuals based on the specific village or geographic feature where their ancestors resided. During the eighteenth century, families in Brabant often moved between local parishes to find work in the growing textile industry or on large estates. As these individuals migrated, their name served as a link to their ancestral home, helping to maintain a sense of identity as they integrated into new communities. This period of history highlights a time of transition, where the Elzey family became part of the social fabric of the Low Countries before many eventually sought new opportunities across the Atlantic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Elisabeth
My God is an oath or my God is abundance.
This name
ElzeyA patronymic or matronymic derivative originating from a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth.
also spelled
Elzey
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Algemeen Rijksarchief, Parochieregisters van Brabant, 1700–1750
De Smet, A., Geschiedenis van de Brabantse Familienamen, 1968
Vandermaelen, P., Dictionnaire géographique de la province de Brabant, 1832
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