A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fredericks family of Belgium.
Reg. 1267 · 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., lamp. et cour. d'or, l'épaule ch. d'une étoile du champ. C.: le lion, iss.”
BelgiumAnvers, c. 1662
Where the Fredericks Arms Were Recorded
Anvers
Map of Belgium showing where the Fredericks arms are recorded
The Fredericks arms were recorded in Anvers, c. 1662.
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.
Philip IV of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip IV of Spain
1621–1665
Reigning in Belgium when the Fredericks 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 Fredericks Family in Belgium
The surname Fredericks originates from the Germanic given name Frederick, which combines the elements for peace and ruler. By the mid-seventeenth century, the name had become well-established in the bustling port city of Anvers, known today as Antwerp. Records confirm that members of the family were active residents there by 1662, a time when the city served as a major hub for international trade and cultural exchange. Families with this name often worked as merchants or skilled craftsmen who benefited from the city’s economic growth during the Dutch Golden Age. As the family moved throughout Europe, the spelling of the name evolved to reflect local languages, yet it always maintained its connection to the original meaning of a peaceful leader.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Friduric
Derived from Germanic elements meaning peaceful ruler.
This name
FredericksA patronymic surname signifying son of Frederick, denoting a descendant of a peaceful ruler.
also spelled
Fredericks
Frederikx
Frederiks
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Ridder, A., Antwerpsche familienamen, 1928
Stadsarchief Antwerpen, Doopregisters van de Sint-Jacobskerk, 1662
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
