A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Frade family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4098 · Belgian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 la bande d'or, ch. d'un lion du champ, pass. dans le sens de la bande.”
BrabantAmsterdam · Brabant, c. 1737
Where the Frade Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Frade arms are recorded
The Frade arms were recorded in Brabant, c. 1737.
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 Frade 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 Brabant.
Origin & History of the Frade Family in Belgium
The family name Frade emerged within the historical landscape of the Duchy of Brabant, where records confirm the presence of family members by 1737. During this period, Brabant was a central region within the Southern Netherlands under the rule of the Austrian Habsburgs. The name likely functioned as a descriptive identifier, potentially linked to local linguistic roots or the specific trade and social standing of early ancestors living in the bustling market towns of the region. As the family established their roots in this territory, they became part of the complex social fabric of the eighteenth century, navigating the agricultural and mercantile shifts that defined the Low Countries. By maintaining a steady presence in Brabant, the early Frade family integrated into the local community, contributing to the regional history that eventually shaped their identity across generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De sin. à un massacre de cerf d'or, en chef acc. de trois étoiles d'arg., 1 entre les ramures et 2 en flancs; à un croiss. d'arg. en p.”
FranceBourbonnais, c. 1663
Where the Frade Arms Were Recorded
Bourbonnais
Map of France showing where the Frade arms are recorded
The Frade arms were recorded in Bourbonnais, c. 1663.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in Belgium when the Frade arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Frade Family in France
The history of the Frade family in France is deeply rooted in the rural landscape of the Bourbonnais region. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were already established in this historic province, which was known for its dense forests and agricultural traditions. The name itself likely evolved from local linguistic roots, possibly reflecting the family's status as landholders or their connection to the specific geography of central France. During the seventeenth century, life in the Bourbonnais was defined by the rhythms of the seasons and the close-knit nature of village society. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, navigating the challenges of the era while maintaining their presence in the local parishes. This early period serves as the foundation for the family's long history, marking their transition from local inhabitants to a recognized name within the French countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Frater
Latin term meaning brother or member of a religious order.
This name
FradeA surname historically used to denote a friar or a brother in a religious community.
also spelled
Frade
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Algemeen Rijksarchief), Parochieregisters van Brabant (1737)
Wauters, Alphonse, Histoire des environs de Bruxelles, 1855
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
