A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beeckman family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 3639 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 la barre ondée d'arg., acc. de deux roses d'or. Cq. cour. C.: un sauvage iss. de carn., tenant une masse au nat., posée sur son épaule; entre deux prob., coupées alt. de sa. et d'or. L.: d'arg. et d'azur.”
NetherlandsMiddelbourg, c. 1815
Where the Beeckman Arms Were Recorded
Middelbourg
Map of Netherlands showing where the Beeckman arms are recorded
The Beeckman arms were recorded in Middelbourg, 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
Middelbourg
Town
Middelbourg
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Beeckman 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 Beeckman 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 Beeckman Family in Netherlands
The family name Beeckman is rooted in the Dutch landscape, as the name itself is derived from the words for a small stream or brook. In the Netherlands, surnames like this often began as descriptive labels to identify where a person lived or worked, such as near a flowing waterway. By the early 19th century, members of the Beeckman family were firmly established in the historic city of Middelburg. As a major trading hub in the province of Zeeland, Middelburg served as a center for commerce and maritime activity during this period. Families living in this region were often connected to the city’s long history of international trade and local governance. The presence of the Beeckman name in official records from 1815 suggests that the family was part of the stable, settled population that helped shape the social and economic life of the city during the transition into the modern era of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à la fasce ondée d'arg., acc. de trois roses du même, bout. d'or, cour. du même. C.: trois roses mal-ordonnées d'arg., tigées et feuillées de sin., sommées chacune d'une couronne d'or.”
BrabantBrabant, c. 1714
Where the Beeckman Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Beeckman arms are recorded
The Beeckman arms were recorded in Brabant, c. 1714.
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 Beeckman 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 Beeckman Family in Belgium
The Beeckman family name is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of the Brabant region in Belgium. The name itself is derived from the Dutch words for brook and man, which suggests that the earliest ancestors likely lived near a small stream or a marshy area. By the year 1714, records confirm that members of the family were well-established within this territory. During this era, Brabant was a center of agricultural and trade activity, and families like the Beeckmans often played vital roles in local community life as farmers, craftsmen, or merchants. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, navigating the complex political changes that defined the Low Countries during the eighteenth century. Their presence in the historical record highlights a long tradition of settlement and stability in the heart of what is now modern Belgium.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
beek
A small natural stream of water or a brook.
This name
BeeckmanA person who lived near or worked at a small stream or brook.
also spelled
Beekman
Beckman
Bekman
Related arms
Beekmanvariant spelling
Chalonrecorded with Beeckman, same area
Casier, or Cazierrecorded with Beeckman, same area
De Bestrecorded with Beeckman, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Zeeuws Archief, Burgerlijke Stand Zeeland (1796-1960)
Zeeuws Archief, Bevolkingsregister Middelburg
Beekman, A.A., Nederlandsche plaatsnamen in hun oorsprong verklaard, 1948
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 1993
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
