A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bockus family of Netherlands.
Reg. 3776 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 parti: a. de sa. au lion d'or; b. d'azur à trois pals d'or; au 2 d'arg. à trois los. de sa. Sur le tout fuselé en barre d'arg. et d'azur. Cq. cour. C.: un lion iss. d'or.”
NetherlandsDordrecht, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Bockus arms are recorded
The Bockus arms were recorded in Dordrecht, 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
Dordrecht
Town
Dordrecht
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Bockus 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 Bockus 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 Bockus Family in Netherlands
The family name Bockus carries a rich history rooted in the bustling trade networks of the Netherlands. By the year 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of Dordrecht. At that time, Dordrecht served as a vital hub for river commerce and shipping, which suggests that early ancestors likely participated in the maritime or mercantile activities that defined the region. The name itself reflects the linguistic traditions of the Low Countries, where surnames often evolved from specific geographic locations or ancestral occupations. As the family navigated the social and economic shifts of the early nineteenth century, they became part of the local fabric of this historic Dutch port city. Their presence in such a prominent trading center indicates a family history closely tied to the growth and development of the Dutch landscape during a period of significant national transition.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bocus
Derived from the Latin word bucca meaning cheek or mouth.
This name
BockusA topographic or occupational name likely referring to a person with prominent cheeks or a loud voice.
also spelled
Backes
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
lionCourage, strength and royalty
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
lionCourage, strength and royalty
