A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kevin family of Belgium.
Reg. 3017 · Belgian, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De sa. à trois bes. d'or.”
BelgiumGand, c. 1737
Where the Kevin Arms Were Recorded
Gand
Map of Belgium showing where the Kevin arms are recorded
The Kevin 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 Kevin 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 Kevin Family in Belgium
The family name Kevin has deep roots that connect to the linguistic traditions of the Gaelic world, where it evolved from the ancient Irish name Caoimhín. This name carries the meaning of being well-born or of noble birth, reflecting a history tied to early cultural identity. By the year 1737, records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of Ghent, which was then a significant center of trade and industry within the Austrian Netherlands. The presence of the family in this region suggests they were likely part of the mobile population of merchants or skilled workers who moved across European borders during the eighteenth century. Living in Ghent during this era meant navigating a society shaped by both local Flemish customs and the influence of the Habsburg Empire. These early ancestors helped build the foundation of the family line by integrating into the urban life of the city while maintaining the heritage associated with their name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Caoimhín
Derived from Old Irish elements meaning gentle, handsome, and birth.
This name
KevinA name of Irish origin signifying a person who is handsome, well-born, and gentle.
also spelled
Kevin
Quevyn
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Ó Corráin, Donnchadh and Maguire, Fidelma, Irish Names, 1981
City Archives of Ghent (Stadsarchief Gent), Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand en Parochieregisters
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