A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bollaert family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7345 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 deux lions affr. de gu., tenant chacun une boule d'azur, celui à dextre de la patte sen. et celui à sen. de la patte dextre.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Bollaert Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Bollaert arms are recorded
The Bollaert 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 Bollaert 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 Bollaert 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 Bollaert Family in Netherlands
The surname Bollaert carries a rich history that likely traces its roots to the coastal regions of the Low Countries. The name itself is thought to be derived from a combination of Germanic elements, often associated with a bold or strong personality. By the early 19th century, the family established a notable presence in the province of Friesland. During this period, the region was undergoing significant political changes as it transitioned into the newly formed Kingdom of the Netherlands following the Napoleonic Wars. Families like the Bollaerts were often involved in the agricultural and maritime trades that defined the Frisian economy at the time. Their presence in official records from 1815 suggests they were settled members of the community during a time when the Dutch government began standardizing civil registration and family naming conventions across the provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bolla
A Germanic term referring to a round object or a bubble.
This name
BollaertA nickname for a person with a round face or a stout build.
also spelled
Bollaer
Bollaerd
Bolaert
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Bevolkingsregisters van Friesland
Nationaal Archief, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand
Huizinga, A., Encyclopedie van namen, 1955
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
