A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Andel family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5129 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
beeIndustry, order and tireless work
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à une fasce brét et c.-brét. de sa., acc. en p. de trois boucs de gu., rangés en fasce, chacun surm. d'une abeille au nat.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Andel Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Andel arms are recorded
The Andel arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry arms.
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
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Andel Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 Andel 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 Andel Family in Netherlands
The family name Andel has deep roots tied to the landscape of the Netherlands, particularly within the northern province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were established in the region, living during a time when the Dutch government began formalizing how citizens registered their surnames. The name itself likely originated as a locative surname, which means it was taken from a specific place or village. In the Netherlands, there is a village named Andel located in the province of Noord-Brabant, and it was common practice for people moving to different regions to be identified by their place of origin. As these individuals settled in Friesland by 1815, they carried this geographical identifier with them, helping to preserve a link to their ancestral home even as they built new lives in the northern provinces.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
vairProtection, and the winter fur
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
VairMeans: Protection
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“De gu. à trois pals de vair; au chef d'or, ch. d'un lévrier courant de sa., coll. d'or.”
BrabantBrabant, c. 1737
Where the Andel Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Andel arms are recorded
The Andel arms were recorded in Brabant, c. 1737.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Netherlands when the Andel 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 Brabant.
Origin & History of the Andel Family in Belgium
The history of the Andel family in Belgium is deeply rooted in the historical region of Brabant, where records confirm their presence as early as 1737. During the eighteenth century, Brabant was a central hub for trade and agriculture within the Southern Netherlands, and families like the Andels were often tied to the local land and the evolving administrative systems of the time. The name itself likely originated from a geographical location, as was common practice for families living in rural communities during this era. As members of the family established themselves in the region, they participated in the local social structures that defined life under the Austrian Netherlands. By settling in Brabant, the early Andels became part of a long tradition of families who helped shape the local identity through their work and community involvement. Their presence in the historical record provides a clear window into the lives of ordinary citizens who contributed to the stability and growth of the Belgian landscape during the Enlightenment period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Andel
Derived from the Germanic element and meaning edge or boundary.
This name
AndelRefers to a person who lived near a specific boundary or riverbank.
also spelled
Andel
Andell
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Familienamenbank, 2024
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland, 1811–1950
Van der Aa, A.J., Aardrijkskundig Woordenboek der Nederlanden, 1839
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
beeIndustry, order and tireless work
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
beeIndustry, order and tireless work
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
