Map of Belgium showing where the Labus arms are recorded
The Labus arms were recorded in Bruxelles, 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 Labus 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 Labus Family in Belgium
The history of the Labus family name is rooted in the vibrant urban landscape of eighteenth-century Brussels. By 1737, records confirm that members of the family were already established residents within this bustling center of trade and culture. During this period, Brussels was a key city in the Southern Netherlands, and families like the Labus were often integrated into the local economy as skilled tradespeople or merchants. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects common to the area, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences of the Low Countries. As these early ancestors navigated the social and political shifts of the time, they helped build the foundation for the family’s long-standing presence in the region. Their early documented life in the city serves as a clear link to the historical development of the family name in Western Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Laba
A Latin term referring to a lip or a hanging edge.
This name
LabusA topographic or descriptive surname likely denoting someone with prominent lips or living near a ledge.
also spelled
Labuz
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de la Ville de Bruxelles, Registres paroissiaux et état civil, 1737
Pirenne, Henri, Histoire de Belgique, 1902
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