Map of Belgium showing where the Sunna arms are recorded
The Sunna arms were recorded in Bruxelles, 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 Sunna 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 Sunna Family in Belgium
The family name Sunna has deep roots in the urban landscape of Brussels, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1737. During the eighteenth century, Brussels was a bustling center of trade and craftsmanship under the rule of the Austrian Netherlands. Families like the Sunnas were often part of the growing middle class, likely working as skilled laborers or merchants who contributed to the city’s vibrant economy. Because the name appears in local registers during this period, it suggests that the family was well-integrated into the social fabric of the city. Over time, these early ancestors helped establish a legacy that persisted through the changing political tides of the region, moving from the quiet life of the late 1700s into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sunno
A Frankish tribal leader or Germanic name element meaning son.
This name
SunnaDerived from a Germanic personal name signifying a descendant or son.
also spelled
Sennah
Sennas
Sennae
Sena
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief te Brussel), Parochieregisters van de stad Brussel
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