A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bitting family of Netherlands.
Reg. 3990 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Coupé d'arg. sur sa.; à la fasce d'azur, ch. de trois étoiles d'or, br. sur le coupé; l'arg. ch. d'un arbre de sin., terrassé du même, et le sa. de deux os de mort d'arg., passés en saut.”
FrieslandFriesland, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Bitting arms are recorded
The Bitting arms were recorded in Friesland, c. 1815.
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 Bitting 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 Bitting 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 Friesland.
Origin & History of the Bitting Family in Netherlands
The Bitting family name has roots that trace back to the northern regions of the Netherlands, specifically the province of Friesland. By the early nineteenth century, families carrying this name were well-established in this coastal area, which was known for its unique language and strong maritime traditions. During the year 1815, the region underwent significant political changes as the Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed following the defeat of Napoleon. At this time, the Bitting family members were likely involved in the local agricultural or trade sectors that defined the Frisian economy. As the family grew and moved, the name became a marker of their northern heritage, reflecting a history tied to the resilient culture of the Frisian people. Over time, the name persisted as families migrated and adapted to new environments, carrying the legacy of their Dutch origins into future generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bitten
To command, offer, or pray.
This name
BittingA patronymic surname derived from a personal name meaning one who commands or invites.
also spelled
Buttinge
Buttingah
Butting
Butinga
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar, Bevolkingsregisters van Friesland
Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie, Nederland's Patriciaat
H.J. Poppinga, Friese familienamen en hun herkomst, 1998
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
