A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Malia family of Belgium.
Reg. 0695 · Belgian, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à la croix de gu., cant. de douze tourt. d'azur, trois à chaque quartier, posés 2 et 1.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Malia Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Malia arms are recorded
The Malia 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 Malia 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 Malia Family in Belgium
The family name Malia has deep roots tied to the historical region of Brabant, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1737. During the eighteenth century, Brabant was a vibrant center of trade and agriculture located within the Southern Netherlands. Families in this area often lived in small, tight-knit communities where they contributed to the local economy through farming or skilled craftsmanship. Because the region was frequently affected by shifting political borders and conflicts between major European powers, families like the Malias often developed strong local identities while adapting to the changing laws and customs of their time. The presence of the name in official documents from this period suggests that the family was well-established and integrated into the social fabric of the region long before they eventually migrated or expanded into other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Maria
Derived from the Hebrew name Miryam meaning beloved or bitter.
This name
MaliaA variant of Mary often associated with the sea or beloved child.
also spelled
Malia
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief te België), Parochieregisters van Brabant
Verbeemen, J., De geschiedenis van Brabant, 1965
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
cross symbolChristian faith and service
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
