A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bentes family of Netherlands.
Reg. 2581 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à la demi-aigle de sa., mouv. du parti; au 2 de gu. à un chev. diminué d'or, br. sur deux bâtons écotés du même, passés en saut.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Bentes Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Bentes arms are recorded
The Bentes 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 Bentes 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 Bentes 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 Bentes Family in Netherlands
The Bentes family name has deep roots tied to the vibrant urban history of the Netherlands. By 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established residents of Amsterdam, a city that served as a major global hub for trade and cultural exchange during the nineteenth century. The name itself is often associated with Sephardic Jewish lineages that migrated across Europe to escape persecution, eventually finding refuge in the tolerant atmosphere of the Dutch Republic. As these families settled into their new homes, they often worked as merchants, artisans, or professionals, contributing to the economic growth of the city. Over time, the Bentes family became part of the diverse social fabric of Amsterdam, helping to shape the history of the region through their involvement in local business and community life.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Benedictus
Latin term meaning blessed or well spoken of.
This name
BentesA patronymic surname derived from a shortened form of the name Benedict, signifying one who is blessed.
also spelled
Bente
Bentess
Bentez
Related arms
Bentevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Register van de Burgerlijke Stand (1811-1912)
Israel, Jonathan I., The Jews of the Dutch Republic, 1577-1670 (1985)
Michman, Jozeph, Pinkas: Geschiedenis van de joodse gemeenschap in Nederland (1999)
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
