A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Guilbault family of Belgium.
Reg. 1561 · Belgian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'arg. au chev. d'azur, acc. en chef à dextre d'une aigle de gu., bq. et m. du sec.”
BelgiumTournai, c. 1737
Where the Guilbault Arms Were Recorded
Tournai
Map of Belgium showing where the Guilbault arms are recorded
The Guilbault 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 Guilbault 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 Guilbault Family in Belgium
The family name Guilbault traces its roots to the French-speaking regions of Europe, where it functioned as a patronymic surname derived from the ancient Germanic name Willibald. This name combines elements meaning "will" or "desire" and "bold" or "brave," suggesting that early ancestors were known for their strong character. By the year 1737, records confirm that members of the Guilbault family were well-established in the city of Tournai. At that time, Tournai was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship located in the southern Netherlands, which is modern-day Belgium. Families living in this region during the eighteenth century often worked in specialized trades or local administration, contributing to the growth of the urban economy. The presence of the Guilbault name in these historical documents highlights the family's long-standing connection to the cultural and social life of this historic city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Willebald
Derived from Germanic elements meaning resolute or bold protector.
This name
GuilbaultA diminutive form of a name signifying a brave and determined guardian or protector.
also spelled
Guilbaud
Guilbau
Guilbault
Geelbo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État à Tournai, Registres paroissiaux de la ville de Tournai, 1737
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
