A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Waltrip family of Belgium.
Reg. 1472 · Belgian, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ec.: au 1 d'azur à une étoile d'or; au 2 d'arg. à trois coeurs de gu.; au 3 d'arg. à une vigne de sin., ch. de ses fruits de gu.; au 4 d'arg. à une tour de sa. C.: une étoile d'or. L. d'or et d'azur.”
LiegeLiege, c. 1737
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Map of Belgium showing where the Waltrip arms are recorded
The Waltrip arms were recorded in Liege, c. 1737.
Liege was a prosperous town and its surrounding country, living on metalworking and trade. Merchant families grew rich, bought land outside the walls, and took arms as landowners rather than tradesmen.
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 Waltrip 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 Liege.
Origin & History of the Waltrip Family in Belgium
The surname Waltrip is believed to have roots in the Germanic regions of Europe, specifically within the historic lands near Liège. By 1737, records confirm that members of the family were established in this area, which was then a prominent center for trade and industry. The name likely evolved from older linguistic patterns common to the Meuse River valley, where families were often identified by their trade or their specific place of origin. As the family moved across borders during the eighteenth century, the spelling of the name shifted to adapt to the phonetic preferences of new regions. This transition reflects the broader movement of people who sought new opportunities in different parts of the continent and eventually across the Atlantic. The presence of the family in Liège serves as a vital anchor point, showing that they were part of a sophisticated society long before they migrated further abroad.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Wald-thorp
A forest or woodland settlement or village.
This name
WaltripDerived from a Germanic place name referring to a village located within or near a forest.
also spelled
Walthery
Valtheri
Waltherie
Walteree
Walther
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État à Liège, Registres paroissiaux de la ville de Liège, 1737
Boulanger, Jean, Histoire de la principauté de Liège, 1972
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
