A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heylinek family of France.
Reg. 6698 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
What the shield shows
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à trois feuilles de chêne d'or, les deux du chef posées en bande et en barre, celle en p. posée en bande. C.: une hure de sanglier de sa., devant un vol-banneret d'or.”
FlandreFlandre, c. 1663
Where the Heylinek Arms Were Recorded
Flandre
Map of France showing where the Heylinek arms are recorded
The Heylinek arms were recorded in Flandre, c. 1663.
Flandre grew rich on cloth, and its towns were among the busiest in Europe. Merchant families bought land with their profits and took arms to go with it, so trade put as many names in the registers here as land did.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Heylinek arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Flandre.
Origin & History of the Heylinek Family in France
The Heylinek family history traces back to the northern reaches of France near the border of modern Belgium. By 1663, records confirm the family was well established in the region of Flandre. During this era, the area served as a vital crossroads for trade and cultural exchange between French and Flemish territories. The name likely evolved from local linguistic roots, reflecting the diverse dialects spoken by families living in these borderlands.
These early ancestors were likely involved in agriculture or regional commerce, which allowed them to maintain a stable presence for generations. Their ability to thrive in such a shifting political landscape highlights the resilience of the family. They remained deeply connected to the local community throughout the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heil
Old High German term meaning healthy, whole, or sound.
This name
HeylinekA diminutive form referring to a person who is healthy, fortunate, or blessed.
also spelled
Heilinek
Heylineck
Haylinek
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Nord, Série B, 1663
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