A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beiler family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1296 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
orlePreservation, and protection in battle
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'arg. à un écusson d'azur en abîme, ch. d'un poisson d'or en bande; l'écu acc. d'une orle de six fleurs-de-lis de gu., posées 3 en chef, 2 en flancs et 1 en p.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Beiler arms are recorded
The Beiler 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 Beiler 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 Beiler 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 Beiler Family in Netherlands
The family name Beiler is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of the Netherlands, particularly within the northern province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents in this region. The name likely evolved from a descriptive term or a geographic reference, which was a common practice for surnames developing in rural European communities during that era. As the family lived in Friesland, they were part of a unique cultural group known for its distinct language and strong traditions of independence. Throughout the 1800s, the Beiler family participated in the local economy and social life of the province, leaving behind traces in official civil registries that document their births, marriages, and daily contributions to their community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Beil
A Middle High German term for a hatchet or an axe.
This name
BeilerAn occupational surname for a person who worked as a woodcutter or axe maker.
also spelled
Beiler
Bailer
Beylar
Bayler
Baylor
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland
AlleFriezen, Bevolkingsregisters van de provincie Friesland
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orlePreservation, and protection in battle
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
orlePreservation, and protection in battle
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
