A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heyman family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 1762 · Belgian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'or au chev. de sa., acc. de trois merlettes du même et ch. de trois étoiles du champ. Cq. cour. C.: une merlette de sa., entre un vol coupé alt. d'or et de sa.”
BelgiumGand, c. 1737
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Map of Belgium showing where the Heyman arms are recorded
The Heyman arms were recorded in Gand, 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 Heyman 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 Heyman Family in Belgium
The family name Heyman has deep roots in the historical landscape of Flanders, with records confirming that members of the family were established in the city of Ghent by 1737. The name itself is a variation of the Germanic name Heiman, which was commonly used as a shortened form of names like Heinrich or Herman. During the eighteenth century, Ghent was a bustling center of trade and textile production, providing a stable environment for families to settle and grow. As the family became part of the local community, they likely participated in the urban life of the city, which was then under the rule of the Austrian Netherlands. The presence of the Heyman name in these early civic records highlights their integration into the social and economic fabric of the region during a time of significant transition for the Belgian provinces.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. on a chev. engr. sa. betw. three martlets of the last as many cinquefoils or”
Englandc. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Heyman arms are recorded
The Heyman arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Belgium when the Heyman arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Heyman Family in England
The surname Heyman has roots that stretch back to the medieval period, often serving as a descriptive name for a person who worked as a hay merchant or a farmer. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Heyman family were living and working in this northern hub during a time of significant social and economic change in England. As residents of a major urban center, these early family members likely participated in the local trade networks and civic life that defined York during the reign of King James I. Their presence in such a prominent city suggests they were integrated into the local community, contributing to the growth and daily operations of the region long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haim
A Hebrew term meaning life or living.
This name
HeymanA patronymic surname derived from the personal name Haim, meaning son of the living one.
also spelled
Heiman
Hayman
Hyman
Haman
Heymon
Related arms
Haymanvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Ghent (Rijksarchief te Gent), Parish Registers (Parochieregisters), 1737
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 2003
Leys, O., De familienamen in de Nederlanden, 1987
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
cinquefoilHope and joy
