A list of noble families in Modern Belgium with additions of former houses.
General
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.
Van Moerkerke-Damme; the Flemish-Belgian title belongs to the Marquess van Eeden (Dutch nobility). The title is bestowed on the eldest male heir of the Marquise van Eeden.