A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boogaard family of Netherlands.
Reg. 8732 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
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'azur au lion d'or, acc. de huit étoiles du même, posées en orle, 3 en chef, 4 en flancs et 1 en p. C.: le lion, iss.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Boogaard Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Boogaard arms are recorded
The Boogaard 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 Boogaard 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 Boogaard 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 Boogaard Family in Netherlands
The surname Boogaard is a topographic name that originates from the Dutch word *boomgaard*, which translates to orchard. In the centuries before standardized spelling, families often adopted names based on the landscape where they lived or worked. By the early 19th century, records confirm that the Boogaard family was well-established in the northern province of Friesland. During this period, the Netherlands underwent significant changes in civil registration, as Napoleon introduced mandatory record-keeping for all citizens. This transition helped solidify the spelling of the name as it transitioned from local dialect into official government documents. The family likely lived near fruit-bearing trees or managed land dedicated to agriculture, which was a common way for ancestors to identify themselves within their rural communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bogaert
Derived from the Middle Dutch word for orchard or fruit garden.
This name
BoogaardRefers to a person who lived near or worked in an orchard.
also spelled
Boogard
Boogaert
Bogard
Related arms
Boogaertvariant spelling
Boogardvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De Nederlandse familienamen: ontstaan en betekenis, 1964
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (Civil Registration of Friesland), 1811-1950
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
