Map of Belgium showing where the Mihalache arms are recorded
The Mihalache arms were recorded in Dieupart Liége, c. 1737.
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 Mihalache 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 Mihalache Family in Belgium
The family name Mihalache finds its roots in the Eastern European tradition, specifically within the Romanian regions where it originated as a derivative of the name Mihai, or Michael. While the name is deeply connected to these cultural origins, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in Dieupart, located in the Liége region of modern-day Belgium, by 1737. This suggests that the family likely participated in the migration patterns of the eighteenth century, perhaps moving across the continent for trade, craftsmanship, or military service. Living in the Liége area during this time placed the family in a major industrial and cultural hub, known for its expertise in metalwork and coal mining. By settling in this region, the family integrated into a distinct European landscape, blending their ancestral naming traditions with the social and economic life of the Meuse valley.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Michael
Hebrew for who is like God
This name
MihalacheA Romanian patronymic surname derived from the given name Michael meaning God-like
also spelled
Malhach
Malhachee
Malhash
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Liège, Registres paroissiaux de la commune de Dieupart
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
