A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Sullens family of Belgium.
Reg. 7467 · Belgian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. à l'aigle de sa. (Ullens), aux 2 et 3 d'arg. au chev. de gu., acc. de trois gerbes de sin., liées d'or (de Cornelis). Cq. cour. C.: une gerbe de sin., liée d'or. L. d'arg. et de sa. D.: RENOVABITUR ORIETUR VIROR.”
BelgiumAnvers, c. 1693
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Map of Belgium showing where the Sullens arms are recorded
The Sullens arms were recorded in Anvers, c. 1693.
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 II of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Charles II of Spain
1665–1700
Reigning in Belgium when the Sullens 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 Sullens Family in Belgium
The family name Sullens carries a history deeply rooted in the bustling trade networks of the seventeenth century. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of Anvers, known today as Antwerp, by the year 1693. During this era, Anvers served as a vital hub for international commerce and cultural exchange within the Spanish Netherlands. Families living in this region often moved between major European cities to pursue opportunities in banking, shipping, or skilled craftsmanship. The presence of the Sullens name in such a prominent urban center suggests that early ancestors were likely involved in the professional or merchant classes that defined the city's economic life. Over time, the name traveled across borders as family members sought new beginnings, eventually spreading the lineage into different regions of Europe and beyond.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Solemnis
Latin term meaning formal, ceremonial, or established by religious observance.
This name
SullensDerived from a nickname for a person with a serious, grave, or formal demeanor.
also spelled
Ulens
Ullense
Ullenss
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Antwerpen, Doopregisters van de Sint-Jacobskerk, 1693
Stadsarchief Antwerpen, Poortersboeken van Antwerpen, 1690–1700
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
