A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barkoff family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1957 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 d'or à une fleur-de-lis de sin.; au 2 d'azur à une étoile d'arg.; au 3 d'azur au chev. d'arg., acc. de trois roses du même; au 4 d'arg. à trois pals de sa.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Barkoff arms are recorded
The Barkoff 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 Barkoff 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 Barkoff 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 Barkoff Family in Netherlands
The surname Barkoff carries a history rooted in the movement of families across Northern and Western Europe during the early nineteenth century. By 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established in Amsterdam, a city that served as a major hub for trade and migration following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The name itself likely follows a patronymic or locational naming tradition common in the Baltic and Slavic regions, suggesting that ancestors traveled from these areas toward the Netherlands to seek new economic opportunities. During this period, Amsterdam was a melting pot of cultures, and the presence of the Barkoff family there reflects the broader trend of families settling in urban centers to participate in the growing merchant economy. As they integrated into Dutch society, the family name became a permanent part of the city’s historical landscape, marking their transition from migrant newcomers to established residents of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bark
A Germanic term referring to birch trees or protective outer tree layers.
This name
BarkoffA topographic or occupational name denoting someone who lived near birch trees or worked with bark.
also spelled
Berkhof
Berkhofff
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister van Amsterdam (1815)
Noordhoff, L.J., De geschiedenis van de migratie in de negentiende eeuw (1982)
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
