A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lamboy family of Belgium.
Reg. 2251 · Belgian, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
vairProtection, and the winter fur
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
VairMeans: Protection
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de sa. à la fasce d'or; au fr.-q. burelé d'or et de gu. (Lamboy); aux 2 et 3 de vair à la fasce d'or, ch. d'une aigle ép. de sa., bq. et m. du sec. (Dessener). C.: une tête et col de bouc de sa., accornée, barbée et coll. d'or.”
Belgiumc. 1737
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Map of Belgium showing where the Lamboy arms are recorded
The Lamboy arms were recorded in Belgium, c. 1737.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Brabant.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Lamboy 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 Lamboy Family in Belgium
The family name Lamboy has deep roots in the historical region of Brabant, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1737. The name likely evolved from regional dialects and naming customs common in the Low Countries during the eighteenth century. Families in this area often lived in rural communities centered around agriculture and local trade. Because Brabant was a crossroads for many different cultures and languages, the name may have been shaped by the movement of people across borders. Over time, the family established a presence in the local social structure, contributing to the development of their community through their daily work and local connections. By remaining in the region for generations, the Lamboy family became a part of the long and complex history of the Brabant landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lambert
Derived from the Germanic elements land meaning land and beraht meaning bright.
This name
LamboyA diminutive or patronymic form referring to a descendant of someone named Lambert.
also spelled
Lamboye
Related arms
Bouwensrecorded with Lamboy, same area
de Behrrecorded with Lamboy, same area
Happartrecorded with Lamboy, same area
Sandersrecorded with Lamboy, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Algemeen Rijksarchief (General State Archives of Belgium), Parochieregisters (Parish Registers), Series: Brabant
Leen, D., "Geschiedenis van de Brabantse families," 1998
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
