A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boëgel family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7222 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à trois annelets d'or, ayant en bas un ardillon du même.”
NetherlandsNimègue, c. 1815
Where the Boëgel Arms Were Recorded
Nimègue
Map of Netherlands showing where the Boëgel arms are recorded
The Boëgel arms were recorded in Nimègue, 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
Nimègue
Town
Nimègue
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Boëgel 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 Boëgel 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 Boëgel Family in Netherlands
The family name Boëgel carries a history deeply rooted in the cultural crossroads of the Low Countries. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were established in the historic city of Nimègue, which is known today as Nijmegen. This city served as a vital hub for trade and movement along the Waal River, suggesting that early ancestors likely benefited from the region’s strong connection to commerce and urban development. The spelling of the name reflects the linguistic influences common to the border regions between the Netherlands and Germany, where names often evolved to suit local dialects. As the family navigated the social changes of the Napoleonic era and the subsequent formation of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1815, they became part of a growing class of citizens who helped shape the civic life of their home city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bogel
Derived from the Middle Dutch word for a bow or arch.
This name
BoëgelRefers to a person who made or used bows, or lived near an arched structure.
also spelled
Bogel
Boegle
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gelders Archief, Burgerlijke Stand Gelderland, Geboorteakten Nijmegen 1815
P.J. Blok and P.C. Molhuysen, Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek, 1911
H.D.J. van Schevichaven, Nijmegen in de negentiende eeuw, 1906
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ringFidelity, and a promise kept
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
