A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beels family of Netherlands.
Reg. 6026 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ec.: au 1 d'azur au lion d'arg., accosté de huit bill. d'or, rangées en deux pals; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à quatre fasces alésées de gu.; au 4 de sa. au coeur d'arg., enflammé d'or.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Beels Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Beels arms are recorded
The Beels 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 Beels 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 Beels 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 Beels Family in Netherlands
The Beels family name has deep roots in the Netherlands, with historical records confirming their presence in Amsterdam by the early nineteenth century. During this era, the family established themselves as prominent figures within the city's vibrant commercial and social landscape. Many members of the family were active in the Dutch financial sector, particularly as bankers and merchants who helped shape the economic growth of Amsterdam during the post-Napoleonic period. The name itself is thought to have originated from local linguistic variations, reflecting the family's long-standing connection to the urban development of the region. By 1815, the Beels family was already well-integrated into the upper echelons of Dutch society, where they maintained significant influence through their professional networks and civic contributions for generations to come.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Biel
A Germanic term referring to an axe or a cutting tool.
This name
BeelsA topographic or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked with an axe.
also spelled
Bels
Related arms
Belsvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dillen, J.G. van, Van Rijkdom en Regenten: Handboek tot de economische en sociale geschiedenis van Nederland tijdens de Republiek, 1970
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Archief van de familie Beels en aanverwante families, 1815–1950
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
billetThe sealed letter, and a message delivered
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
