A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Marren family of Belgium.
Reg. 8805 · Belgian, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De sa. à trois étoiles (7) d'or. C.: une étoile (7) d'or, entre un vol de cygne d'arg. D.: LUCENT IN TENEBRIS. [Les diverses branches de cette fam., établies dans les Pays-Bas, ont souvent changé les émaux de ces armes. La branche de la ville de St.-Trond portait d'arg. à trois étoiles (6) de sa.; celle du pays de Liége: de gu. à trois étoiles (5) d'or. Les armes primitives, celles de la branche de Brab., ont été concédées par Henri VIII, roi d'Angleterre, et portent la devise plus complète: LUCENT IN TENEBRIS STELLÆ ET VIRTUTES.]”
BrabantBrabant, c. 1737
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Map of Belgium showing where the Marren arms are recorded
The Marren arms were recorded in Brabant, c. 1737.
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 Marren 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 Brabant.
Origin & History of the Marren Family in Belgium
The family name Marren has deep roots in 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 prosperous area known for its complex network of trade and agriculture, which likely shaped the daily lives of early family members. The name itself is thought to be topographical or locational in origin, often linked to people who lived near a marshy area or a specific boundary marker. As the family established themselves in this region, they participated in the local customs and social structures of the Low Countries. Over time, the name evolved alongside the shifting borders and political changes of the area, reflecting the resilience of a family that remained anchored in the Brabant landscape for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Marinus
Derived from the Latin word for of the sea.
This name
MarrenA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Marinus or a variant of Mary.
also spelled
Morrenn
Morrenh
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Algemeen Rijksarchief), Parochieregisters van Brabant
Verkest, F., Geschiedenis van de Brabantse families, 1985
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
