A list of noble families in Modern Belgium with additions of former houses.
Currently, the Belgian crown recognizes (in ascending order) the titles of jonkheer, knight, baron, viscount, count, marquis, duke and prince.
The persons who legally are member of the nobility have the legal right to protect their family name and coat of arms.
The houses bearing the titles of prince and duke are described more thoroughly on the Belgian nobility page.
Only men can be knights, ladies can be styled the lower rank of Jonkvrouw.