A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Van De Ven family of Belgium.
Reg. 7649 · Belgian, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 trois fleurs-de-lis au pied coupé de sa. (Aerschot); au fr.-q. de gu. plein (Albret). C.: un homme iss., hab. de sa., les mains levées. L. d'arg. et de sa. D.: NOMINE VAN DIEVE, NON RE.”
BrabantBrabant, c. 1737
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Map of Belgium showing where the Van De Ven arms are recorded
The Van De Ven 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 Van De Ven 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 Van De Ven Family in Belgium
The surname Van de Ven is a topographic name that originated in the Low Countries, specifically within the historical Duchy of Brabant. In Dutch, the name translates literally to "from the fen" or "from the marsh," indicating that the earliest ancestors likely lived near a wetland, a peat bog, or a low-lying area of land. During the 18th century, the family was well-established in this region, as evidenced by records confirming their presence in Brabant by 1737. At that time, names were often tied to the specific landscape features of a person's home, which helped neighbors identify individuals who lived near prominent natural landmarks. As the family grew and moved, the name remained a permanent link to the specific geography of their ancestral home in the Brabant countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
venne
A marshy area or fenland.
This name
Van De VenRefers to someone who lived near or originated from a marsh or wetland area.
also spelled
van Dievele
van Dieven
van Diev
van Deev
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Debrabandere, Frans. Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk. 2003
Leys, O. De familienamen in de Nederlanden. 1970
Rijksarchief in België (State Archives in Belgium), Parochieregisters van de provincie Noord-Brabant
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
