Map of Belgium showing where the Vanderslice arms are recorded
The Vanderslice arms were recorded in Bruxelles, c. 1841.
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.
Leopold I of Belgium
Sovereign of the period
Leopold I of Belgium
1831–1865
Reigning in Belgium when the Vanderslice 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 Vanderslice Family in Belgium
The surname Vanderslice originates from the Dutch language and identifies a person who lived near a specific location, likely a slice of land or a particular plot of property. By the early 19th century, members of the family were well-established in the city of Bruxelles. Records from 1841 confirm their presence in this urban center, which was a hub of trade and cultural exchange during that era. As the family grew, they participated in the local economy and social life of the region. Their history reflects the broader movement of families across the Low Countries, where surnames were often tied to the geography of the land they worked or occupied. Over time, the name became a distinct marker of their heritage as they moved through different European communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Van der Sluis
From the sluice or lock on a canal or river.
This name
VandersliceA topographic surname identifying someone who lived near a water control gate or lock.
also spelled
stichel
stichele
vanderstichele
stichl
vander Stikel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archives de la Ville de Bruxelles, Registre de population
Archives: Archives générales du Royaume, État civil de Bruxelles
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
