Map of Netherlands showing where the Barling arms are recorded
The Barling 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 Barling 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 Barling 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 Barling Family in Netherlands
The history of the Barling name is deeply rooted in the coastal regions of the Netherlands, specifically within the province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established members of the local community. The name likely evolved from a descriptive term linked to the geography of the North Sea coast or the specific occupations of early ancestors who lived near the water. During the year 1815, which was a time of major political transition in the Netherlands following the Napoleonic Wars, the Barling family was already documented as part of the Frisian population. These early ancestors were likely involved in the traditional agricultural or maritime trades that defined the Frisian economy at the time. Over the generations, the family name became a permanent fixture in the region, reflecting the resilience and steady growth of those who settled in the northern Dutch provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Berlo
A settlement or clearing located near a stream or marshy land.
This name
BarlingA topographic surname denoting someone who originated from the locality of Berlo.
also spelled
Barling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
AlleFriezen, Burgerlijke Stand (Civil Registration) records for the province of Friesland
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
