A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Godar family of Belgium.
Reg. 2888 · Belgian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. à trois merlettes de sa.; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à cinq fusées de sa., accolées en fasce.”
BelgiumLimb, c. 1737
Where the Godar Arms Were Recorded
Limb
Map of Belgium showing where the Godar arms are recorded
The Godar arms were recorded in Limb, 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 Godar 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 Godar Family in Belgium
The family name Godar traces its roots to the Germanic regions of Europe, where it likely evolved from ancient personal names rooted in the Old High German word for god. By the early eighteenth century, the family established a documented presence in the town of Limb, located in the modern-day German state of Hesse. Records from 1737 confirm that members of the Godar family were active participants in the local community during this period. Life in Limb at that time was centered around the bustling trade routes and the local agricultural economy, which provided a stable environment for families to settle and grow. As the name spread through the region, it became part of the local history of the Lahn River valley, reflecting the broader patterns of migration and settlement that defined life in central Germany during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Godhard
Derived from Germanic elements meaning good and hardy or brave.
This name
GodarA patronymic surname signifying a descendant of someone with a strong, virtuous character.
also spelled
Godare
Godarr
Godard
Related arms
Lauwere (de) - Bois-le-Ducsame arms
Elspeet (van) - Hollsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Hessisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Bestand 340 (Limburg an der Lahn Kirchenbücher)
Stadtarchiv Limburg, Serie A (Bürgerlisten und Einwohnerverzeichnisse)
Bischoff, Johannes, Geschichte der Stadt Limburg an der Lahn, 1928
Förstemann, Ernst, Altdeutsches Namenbuch, 1900
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
