A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bogs family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6989 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
savages head affrontyAn enemy overcome
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à trois têtes de More, rangées en pal; au 2 de gu. au lion d'or. C.: le lion, iss. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'or et de gu.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
Map of Netherlands showing where the Bogs arms are recorded
The Bogs 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 Bogs 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 Bogs 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 Bogs Family in Netherlands
The history of the Bogs family in the Netherlands is deeply connected to the urban growth of Amsterdam during the early nineteenth century. By 1815, the name appeared in official city records, placing family members in the heart of a nation that was transitioning into the modern era following the end of French rule. During this time, Amsterdam was a bustling center of trade and maritime activity, and families like the Bogs were often part of the working or merchant classes that kept the city functioning. The name itself likely evolved from older Germanic roots, reflecting the linguistic shifts common in the Low Countries as people moved from rural areas into the expanding capital. Because the Netherlands began implementing standardized civil registration systems around this period, the presence of the Bogs family in 1815 marks a transition into a more documented era of their history. These early residents were part of a generation that helped define the social fabric of Amsterdam as it emerged as a key European hub after the Napoleonic Wars.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti d'arg. et de sa.; à un rencontre de boeuf de l'un en l'autre. C.: deux cornes de buffle, d'arg. et de sa. (d'azur.”
Denmarkc. 1722
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
Map of Denmark showing where the Bogs arms are recorded
The Bogs arms were recorded in Denmark, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Sjaælland.
Zealand held the Danish court, the crown's offices and Copenhagen itself. Families who served the king kept estates within reach of it, and royal service was the ordinary route to a coat of 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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Denmark in this period.
Frederik IV of Denmark
Sovereign of the period
Frederik IV of Denmark
1699–1730
Reigning in Netherlands when the Bogs arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Denmark
Danish heraldry during this period was closely tied to noble status and royal favor rather than being open to all citizens. Arms were typically granted by the monarch to individuals, and these symbols were then shared by all members of the noble house. If a family line died out, the right to use those specific arms ended with them.
Granting authority
The Danish royal chancery held the power to issue and regulate official coats of arms for the kingdom.
How they got arms
Families usually received their arms through a formal royal grant that confirmed their noble status and rights.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Danish Royal Chancery records starting in the sixteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Denmark.
Origin & History of the Bogs Family in Denmark
The history of the Bogs family in Denmark is deeply rooted in the rural landscapes of Sjælland, where records confirm their presence as early as 1722. During this period, the family lived within a society defined by strict social hierarchies and the transition toward the end of the Vornedskab system, which had previously restricted the movement of peasants. As inhabitants of Sjælland, the Bogs family likely participated in the traditional agrarian life of the eighteenth century, working the fertile soils of the island under the influence of local manorial estates. The name itself reflects the linguistic patterns of the region, evolving alongside the Danish language as the family navigated the challenges of parish life, church registrations, and the gradual modernization of rural administration. By maintaining their presence in this specific region, the early members of the Bogs family contributed to the long-term demographic stability of the Danish countryside during a time of significant cultural and economic change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bogaert
Derived from the Germanic word for orchard or garden.
This name
BogsA topographical surname referring to someone who lived near or worked in an orchard.
also spelled
Boss
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister van Amsterdam (1815)
Noordhoff, L.J., De Nederlandse familienamen in historisch perspectief, 1974
Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie, Nederlandse Familienamen Databank, 2010
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
savages head affrontyAn enemy overcome
lionCourage, strength and royalty
savages head affrontyAn enemy overcome
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bullValour and generosity
