A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beth family of Netherlands.
Reg. 2735 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'arg. à une rose de gu., acc. de trois fleurs-de-lis du même; au 2 d'or au lion de sa.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Beth Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Beth arms are recorded
The Beth 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 Beth 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 Beth 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 Beth Family in Netherlands
The history of the Beth family name in Amsterdam begins to emerge clearly in the early nineteenth century, a time when the city was undergoing significant social and administrative changes following the Napoleonic era. By 1815, the family was established within the urban fabric of Amsterdam, participating in the daily life and commerce of a city that was rapidly transitioning into a modern capital. The name itself likely originated as a short form of longer Germanic or Hebrew names, or it may have functioned as a topographical descriptor for those living near a specific house or landmark. As the Netherlands began to standardize civil registration during this period, families like the Beths were formally recorded in municipal ledgers, which helped solidify the name as a permanent fixture in the region. These early records suggest a family that was integrated into the local community, contributing to the steady growth and cultural development of Amsterdam during the nineteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Elisheba
Hebrew for my God is an oath or my God is abundance.
This name
BethA Dutch topographic surname referring to someone living near a house or dwelling.
Related arms
Burgsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
