A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bise family of Netherlands.
Reg. 5844 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au taureau de gu., accorné et onglé d'or.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Bise Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Bise arms are recorded
The Bise 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 Bise Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 Bise 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 Bise Family in Netherlands
The family name Bise has deep roots tied to the northern regions of the Netherlands, specifically within the province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the Bise family were well-established residents of this area. During the year 1815, the Netherlands underwent significant administrative changes following the Napoleonic Wars, which led to the formalization of civil registries. This period was crucial for families in Friesland, as it required citizens to officially record their surnames and family lineages for government documentation. Because the name appears in these early official records, it suggests that the family was part of the local community structure during a time of great transition for the Dutch people. While the name may have evolved from older regional dialects or occupational descriptions common to the coastal provinces, its presence in 1815 marks a clear starting point for tracing the family through documented history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bise
Derived from the Middle Dutch word bise meaning north wind.
This name
BiseA topographic or habitational name referring to someone living in a cold, windy location.
also spelled
Byse
Bize
Beez
Related arms
Bizevariant spelling
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 (1811-1950)
Nederlandse Familienamenbank, Nederlandse Familienamenbank (Meertens Instituut)
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