A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blom family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 7818 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à trois soucis d'or, tigés et feuillés du même.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Blom Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Blom arms are recorded
The Blom 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 Blom 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 Blom 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 Blom Family in Netherlands
The surname Blom is a classic example of a descriptive name rooted in the Dutch language, where it translates directly to the word for flower or blossom. In the Netherlands, such names often originated during the late Middle Ages when people began adopting permanent surnames to distinguish themselves in growing urban centers. By the time the family was firmly established in Amsterdam in 1815, the name had already been part of the Dutch naming tradition for centuries. During the early nineteenth century, Amsterdam was a bustling hub of trade and recovery following the Napoleonic era, and families like the Bloms were part of the city's vital working and merchant classes. The name likely served as a simple identifier for an ancestor who perhaps worked as a gardener, lived near a floral landmark, or simply possessed a cheerful disposition that earned them the nickname. As the family navigated the social and economic shifts of the early 1800s, they contributed to the rich tapestry of Dutch urban life that defined the city during this period of national transition.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cross symbolChristian faith and service
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 saut. de gu., cant. de quatre croisettes du même.”
PoitouPoitou, c. 1663
Where the Blom Arms Were Recorded
Poitou
Map of France showing where the Blom arms are recorded
The Blom arms were recorded in Poitou, c. 1663.
Poitou was western French farming country, divided among a large number of small landed families. Its gentry were numerous and modest, and even a small estate was enough to justify a shield.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in Netherlands when the Blom arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Poitou.
Origin & History of the Blom Family in France
The history of the Blom family in France is deeply rooted in the western region of Poitou, where records confirm their presence as early as 1663. During this period, the name was often associated with families living in rural areas or near flower-rich meadows, as the term itself is linked to the old Germanic word for bloom or flower. Life in seventeenth-century Poitou was defined by the agricultural rhythms of the countryside and the complex social structures of the French provinces. Families like the Bloms were often integrated into the local parish communities, where their names were meticulously recorded in baptismal and marriage registers kept by the Catholic Church. While the name suggests a northern European origin, its establishment in Poitou indicates a long history of migration and settlement within the diverse landscape of early modern France. By maintaining their presence in this region, the family became part of the local fabric, contributing to the agricultural and social development of the area for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bloeme
Middle Dutch word referring to a flower or blossom.
This name
BlomA topographic name for someone who lived near a flower garden or a flowery meadow.
also spelled
Blomm
Bloem
Blome
Bloom
Related arms
Mée (le) de Cornehouatsame arms
Blumvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., Voornamen en familienamen in Nederland, 1964
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister van Amsterdam, 1815
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cross symbolChristian faith and service
