A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Faraz family of Belgium.
Reg. 2501 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“De sa. à cinq bes. d'or, 3 et 2, dans la moitié inférieure de l'écu; au fr.-q. d'or au lion de gu. C.: un lion iss. de gu.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Faraz Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Faraz arms are recorded
The Faraz 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 Faraz 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 Faraz Family in Belgium
The family name Faraz carries a deep historical connection to the region of Brabant, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1737. During the eighteenth century, Brabant was a bustling center of trade and agriculture located within the Southern Netherlands. Families living in this area often identified themselves through their local occupations or their specific village origins. The name Faraz likely emerged during this period as a way to distinguish this particular lineage among the diverse population of the Low Countries. As the family established their roots in the local community, they participated in the social and economic life of the region, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Brabant. Over time, the name became a permanent marker of their heritage, reflecting a history tied to the land and the people of this historically significant territory.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Faras
An Arabic term referring to a horse or a horseman.
This name
FarazDerived from Persian, it signifies exaltation, high status, or someone of noble character.
also spelled
Farayse
Faraz
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief in België), Parochieregisters van Brabant (1737)
Van der Essen, L., Étude critique et littéraire sur les Vitae des saints mérovingiens de l'ancienne Belgique (1907)
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roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lionCourage, strength and royalty
