A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Llamas family of Belgium.
Reg. 2115 · Belgian, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 au chev. d'or, acc. de trois cygnes d'arg., bq. et m. de gu.; au chef du sec, ch. d'une aigle ép. de sa. Cq. cour. C.: un cygne de l'écu; entre un vol, d'or et d'azur.”
BelgiumAnvers, c. 1715
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Map of Belgium showing where the Llamas arms are recorded
The Llamas arms were recorded in Anvers, c. 1715.
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 Llamas 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 Llamas Family in Belgium
The family name Llamas has deep roots in the Spanish-speaking world, where it originated as a descriptive surname. The word "llamas" refers to marshy lands or wetlands, suggesting that the earliest ancestors to carry this name likely lived near or worked on such terrain. By the early 18th century, the family had expanded its reach beyond the Iberian Peninsula. Historical records confirm that members of the Llamas family were established in the city of Anvers, which is known today as Antwerp, by 1715. During this period, Anvers was a major hub for international trade and finance. The presence of the family in this bustling commercial center indicates that they were likely involved in the merchant networks that connected Spain to the Low Countries. This migration highlights the family’s role in the broader European economic shifts of the early 1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Llama
Latin term for a blade or a thin metal plate.
This name
LlamasA topographic surname for someone who lived near a flat, blade-like piece of land.
also spelled
Lamms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
