A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haling family of Belgium.
Reg. 9508 · Belgian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Taillé d'azur sur or ; à la barre de gu., br. sur le taillé, soutenue d'une bande de gu. sur l'or ; l'azur ch. d'un lion naiss. d'or, lamp. de gu., mouv. de la bande.”
LiegeLiege, c. 1737
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Map of Belgium showing where the Haling arms are recorded
The Haling arms were recorded in Liege, c. 1737.
Liege was a prosperous town and its surrounding country, living on metalworking and trade. Merchant families grew rich, bought land outside the walls, and took arms as landowners rather than tradesmen.
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 Haling 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 Liege.
Origin & History of the Haling Family in Belgium
The family name Haling traces its documented roots to the city of Liège, where members were established by the year 1737. During the eighteenth century, Liège functioned as a major industrial and cultural hub within the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, a territory that sat at a crossroads between French and Germanic influences. Families living in this region often navigated a complex landscape of shifting political powers and local trade guilds. As residents of such a prominent urban center, the early Haling family likely participated in the vibrant economic life of the Meuse River valley, which was famous for its metalworking and coal mining industries. By settling in this area, the family became part of a long tradition of artisans and merchants who helped define the unique identity of the Liège region during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hale
Derived from the Old English word for a nook or hollow.
This name
HalingA locational surname referring to someone who lived in or near a secluded valley.
also spelled
Hayling
Related arms
Hallingvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l’État à Liège, Registres paroissiaux de la ville de Liège
Kupper, Jean-Louis, Liège et l'Église impériale, XIe-XIIe siècles, 1981
Stiennon, Jacques, Histoire de Liège, 1991
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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
