A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Allbee family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1968 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Parti: au 1 un lion cont., tenant de sa patte sen. un poisson; au 2 coupé: a. une ancre avec sa gumène; b. deux fasces brét. et c.-brét. C.: le lion, iss., tourné à dextre.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Allbee arms are recorded
The Allbee arms were recorded in Amsterdam, c. 1815.
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.
Region
Amsterdam
Town
Amsterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Allbee Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
Photograph made by me · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
William I of the Netherlands
Sovereign of the period
William I of the Netherlands
1815–1840
Reigning in Netherlands when the Allbee arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, coats of arms were often used by noble families and those who held specific public offices. These arms were passed down through the generations to legitimate descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design without needing to add special marks. This system ensured that the family identity remained clear and consistent over many years.
Granting authority
The Hoge Raad van Adel is the official body that regulates and manages noble titles and coats of arms in the Netherlands.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through official royal grants or by proving their long-standing historical use of the symbols.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms are officially recorded in the registers held by the Hoge Raad van Adel, which began its work in 1814.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Netherlands.
Origin & History of the Allbee Family in Netherlands
The surname Allbee is widely considered an anglicized variation of names with roots in the Low Countries, particularly those found in the Netherlands. By 1815, records confirm that families bearing this name were established in Amsterdam, a city that served as a major hub for trade and cultural exchange during the early nineteenth century. The name likely evolved from local Dutch or Germanic naming conventions as individuals moved across borders and interacted with English-speaking populations. Because Amsterdam was a melting pot of European merchants and laborers at the time, the spelling of the name probably shifted to better suit the phonetic preferences of those recording vital statistics in official documents. This transition reflects the broader historical trend of families adapting their surnames to fit into new communities while maintaining their ancestral ties to the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Albe
Derived from the Germanic element alb meaning elf or supernatural being.
This name
AllbeeRefers to a descendant of someone associated with elves or a dweller near a white stream.
also spelled
Allebey
Allebee
Alebay
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Doop-, trouw- en begraafregisters (DTB), 1815
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Familienamenbank, 2023
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
