A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hannecart family of Belgium.
Reg. 4154 · Belgian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur au chev. d'or, acc. en chef de deux molettes (5) d'arg. et en p. d'une merlette du même.”
BelgiumTournai, c. 1737
Where the Hannecart Arms Were Recorded
Tournai
Map of Belgium showing where the Hannecart arms are recorded
The Hannecart 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 Hannecart 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 Hannecart Family in Belgium
The Hannecart family name finds its historical roots in the region of modern-day Belgium and northern France. By the early eighteenth century, the family was firmly established in the city of Tournai, which served as a significant cultural and economic hub in the Southern Netherlands. Records confirm that members of the Hannecart family were active in this area by 1737, living during a time when Tournai was transitioning between various European powers. The name itself likely evolved from local linguistic traditions, functioning as a descriptive identifier for families living in these bustling urban centers. As residents of a city known for its trade and craftsmanship, the early Hannecarts were part of a society that valued community ties and local industry. Their presence in the city archives during this period highlights their long-standing connection to the region and their role in the local history of the Hainaut province.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Johannes
God is gracious
This name
HannecartA diminutive or occupational variant derived from a form of John
also spelled
Hannecar
Hanekart
Related arms
Boeuf (le) de Milletsimilar arms
Dehastrelsimilar arms
Malglaivesimilar arms
Savarysimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État à Tournai, Registres paroissiaux de Tournai (1737)
Dion, Adolphe, Histoire de la ville de Tournai, 1875
Henne, Alexandre and Wauters, Alphonse, Histoire de la ville de Bruxelles, 1845
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
