Map of Belgium showing where the Lecomte arms are recorded
The Lecomte 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 Lecomte 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 Lecomte Family in Belgium
The surname Lecomte originates from the Old French word "comte," which translates to count or a high-ranking noble official. In the context of early Belgian history, the name often served as a descriptive title for someone who worked in the household of a count or acted as a representative for a local lord. By the year 1737, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established within the Duchy of Brabant. During this period, Brabant was a central hub of political and economic activity in the Low Countries, and families like the Lecomtes were frequently involved in local trade, agriculture, or administrative roles within the community. As the name spread across the region, it became a common identifier for families who lived under the jurisdiction of these powerful noble estates, eventually becoming a permanent hereditary surname passed down through generations of residents in what is now modern-day Belgium.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'azur à la bande d'arg., ch. de trois vaisseaux de sa.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
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Map of France showing where the Lecomte arms are recorded
The Lecomte arms were recorded in Paris, c. 1663.
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 Belgium when the Lecomte 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 France.
Origin & History of the Lecomte Family in France
The surname Lecomte originated in medieval France as a descriptive nickname, derived from the Old French word *comte*, meaning count. During the feudal era, this name was often bestowed upon individuals who served in the household of a nobleman or who mimicked the refined manners and dress of the aristocracy. By the time the family was firmly established in Paris in 1663, the name had transitioned from a simple nickname into a formal hereditary surname. Living in the capital during the seventeenth century placed the family at the center of the political and cultural shifts occurring under the reign of King Louis XIV. As the French state became more centralized, families like the Lecomtes often found opportunities to work within the growing bureaucracy or the professional guilds of the city. This period marked a transition for the family as they moved from being identified by their social associations to becoming a recognized part of the urban fabric of Paris.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Comes
Latin term for a companion or attendant to a high official.
This name
LecomteA status-based surname denoting a person who served or worked for a count.
also spelled
Lecompte
Leconte
Lecomt
Lecom
Lekont
Related arms
Comte (le) de Tréluhanvariant spelling
le Comvariant spelling
le Comptevariant spelling
le Contevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Debrabandere, Frans. Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk. 2003
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief in België), Parochieregisters van Brabant
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
