A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ferrare family of Belgium.
Reg. 5830 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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. au lion de sa., arm. d'or, lamp. de gu., l'épaule ch. d'un écusson de sin. à trois étoiles d'arg.”
BelgiumTournai, c. 1737
Where the Ferrare Arms Were Recorded
Tournai
Map of Belgium showing where the Ferrare arms are recorded
The Ferrare arms were recorded in Tournai, c. 1737.
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 Ferrare 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 Ferrare Family in Belgium
The family name Ferrare traces its roots to the historic city of Tournai, which is located in present-day Belgium. By the year 1737, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of this region. During the eighteenth century, Tournai was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship, particularly known for its production of fine porcelain and textiles. Families living in the area at this time were often deeply connected to these local industries or the administrative life of the city. The name itself likely evolved from regional linguistic patterns common in the borderlands between France and the Low Countries. As the family navigated the social and economic shifts of the 1700s, they became a part of the enduring history of a city that has served as a crossroads for European culture for centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ferrum
Latin word meaning iron or a metal tool.
This name
FerrareAn occupational surname for a blacksmith or someone who worked with iron.
also spelled
Ferrare-Reppeau
Ferrare de Reppeau
Verrare de Reppeau
Ferar de Repo
Ferrare
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État à Tournai, État civil et registres paroissiaux
Dumont, Georges-Henri, Histoire de la Belgique: des origines à nos jours, 1977
Rolland, Paul, Histoire de Tournai, 1956
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
