A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boey family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1617 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'arg. à la croix d'azur, ch. de cinq fleurs-de-lis d'or. Cq. cour. C.: une fleur-de-lis d'or.”
NetherlandsRotterdam, c. 1815
Where the Boey Arms Were Recorded
Rotterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Boey arms are recorded
The Boey arms were recorded in Rotterdam, 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
Rotterdam
Town
Rotterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Boey 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 Boey 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 Boey Family in Netherlands
The history of the Boey family is deeply rooted in the bustling port city of Rotterdam during the early nineteenth century. By 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established residents of this vital Dutch trade hub. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive term or a variation of local occupational names common in the Low Countries, where surnames often evolved from nicknames or specific roles within the community. As Rotterdam grew into a major center for international commerce and maritime activity, families like the Boeys became part of the city’s expanding urban fabric. Their presence during this transformative period in Dutch history suggests they were likely involved in the trades, crafts, or shipping industries that defined the region at the time. Over the following decades, the family continued to integrate into the social and economic life of the Netherlands, leaving behind a legacy tied to the development of one of Europe’s most important harbor cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bode
A messenger or herald sent to deliver news or commands.
This name
BoeyA patronymic or occupational surname referring to a messenger or official representative.
also spelled
Boie
Boy
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
