A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boll family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 7640 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
leafHappiness and abundance
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 trois feuilles, mouv. d'un chicot posé en fasce, le tout de sin. C.: deux prob., de sin. et d'arg. (Arm. v. G.)”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Boll Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Boll arms are recorded
The Boll arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry 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.
Region
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Boll Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 Boll 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 Boll Family in Netherlands
The surname Boll has deep roots in the northern regions of the Netherlands, particularly within the province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in Frisian communities. The name likely originated as a descriptive term or a nickname, as the word "bol" in Middle Dutch and related Germanic dialects often referred to something round, such as a bulb, a head, or a specific type of rounded building or structure. In the context of rural Friesland, families often adopted names based on their physical surroundings, their trade, or distinct personal features. As these families grew and moved throughout the Dutch provinces, the name became a permanent marker of their lineage, reflecting a long history of integration into the social and agricultural life of the Frisian landscape.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
branchPeace, and new growth
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à deux fourches d'or, passées en saut., et une ruche du même, br. sur le point d'intersection; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à une branche feuillée de sin., posée en barre.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Boll Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Boll arms are recorded
The Boll arms were recorded in Belgium, c. 1737.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Brabant.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Netherlands when the Boll arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Boll Family in Belgium
The history of the Boll family in Belgium is deeply rooted in the historical region of Brabant, where records confirm their presence as early as 1737. During this period, the name was often associated with families living in the rural and semi-urban landscapes of the Low Countries. The name itself likely evolved from older Germanic roots, which were common in the Brabant region due to its complex linguistic history. Families like the Bolls were often part of the local social fabric, working in trades or agriculture that sustained the economy of the duchy. As the eighteenth century progressed, these families became part of the steady demographic growth that defined the region before the major industrial changes of the following century. By maintaining a presence in Brabant, the Boll family participated in the long-standing traditions of local governance and community life that characterized the Belgian territories during the late modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bolla
A Germanic term referring to a round object or swelling.
This name
BollA topographic or descriptive nickname for someone with a round physical appearance or living near a rounded hill.
also spelled
Bol
Bole
Related arms
Bôlevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
AlleFriezen, Bevolkingsregister (Population Register) of Friesland, 1811-1825
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Nederlandse Familienamenbank, Meertens Instituut, 2010
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leafHappiness and abundance
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
leafHappiness and abundance
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
branchPeace, and new growth
