A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beuker family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0768 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
Colours
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)
“D'arg. à un tronc d'arbre terrassé, senestré d'un bras arm., tenant une massue levée, le tout au nat.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Beuker Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Beuker arms are recorded
The Beuker 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 Beuker 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 Beuker 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 Beuker Family in Netherlands
The surname Beuker is rooted in the Low German and Dutch linguistic tradition, likely originating as an occupational name for someone who worked with beech wood or lived near a prominent beech tree. By the early 19th century, the family was well-established in the bustling urban environment of Amsterdam. During this period, the city was recovering from the Napoleonic era and emerging as a major center for trade and craftsmanship. Records from 1815 confirm that members of the Beuker family were active participants in this society, contributing to the local economy and the social fabric of the capital. As the family grew, they became part of the diverse population that helped define the industrious character of Amsterdam during the transition into the modern industrial age.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Beuk
A type of deciduous tree known as the beech.
This name
BeukerA topographic name for someone who lived near a beech tree or forest.
also spelled
Beucker
Buker
Related arms
Beuckervariant spelling
Backerrecorded with Beuker, same area
de Basrecorded with Beuker, same area
Eckrecorded with Beuker, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Doop-, trouw- en begraafregisters (Baptism, marriage, and burial registers)
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
