A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bandt family of Netherlands.
Reg. 5229 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à trois écharpes d'arg., chacune ployée en cercle. C.: une écharpe de l'écu, entre un vol d'azur et d'arg.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Bandt Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Bandt arms are recorded
The Bandt 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 Bandt 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 Bandt 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 Bandt Family in Netherlands
The family name Bandt has deep roots in the northern coastal regions of the Netherlands, specifically within the province of Friesland. By the early nineteenth century, the family was well established in this area, which was a time of significant transition for the Dutch people following the end of the Napoleonic era. The name itself likely evolved from older Germanic or Frisian linguistic traditions that often described a person’s physical traits, social role, or connection to a specific piece of land. During the year 1815, the region was undergoing major administrative changes as it became part of the newly formed Kingdom of the Netherlands. Families like the Bandts were part of a resilient population that navigated these political shifts while maintaining their local identity in the Frisian countryside. Over generations, the name became a permanent marker of their heritage, reflecting the history of a people deeply connected to the unique culture and geography of the northern Netherlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Band
A ribbon, strip, or bond used for fastening or binding.
This name
BandtA topographic or occupational name referring to someone who lived near a boundary or worked as a binder.
also spelled
Band
Bant
Related arms
Bandvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Burgerlijke Stand Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland), 1811–1950
Hofstee, P., De Friese bevolking in de 19e eeuw (The Frisian population in the 19th century), 1988
Nationaal Archief (National Archives of the Netherlands), Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand (Civil Registry Registers), 1811–1842
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maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
