A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boon family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2366 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De sin. à trois roses d'arg., rangées en bande”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Boon Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Boon arms are recorded
The Boon 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 Boon 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 Boon 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 Boon Family in Netherlands
The surname Boon is a classic example of a Dutch occupational or descriptive name that likely originated from the Middle Dutch word for bean. In the centuries before the formal registration of family names, such a name was often used to identify a person who grew, sold, or perhaps even traded in legumes. By the time the family was firmly established in Amsterdam in 1815, the name had transitioned from a simple nickname into a stable hereditary surname. During this period, Amsterdam was a bustling center of trade and urban growth, and families like the Boons were often part of the growing class of merchants and skilled laborers who kept the city running. Because the Netherlands did not have a standardized system for tracking surnames until the Napoleonic era, many families like the Boons officially registered their names with local authorities around this time to comply with new civil laws. This transition helped solidify the family identity within the dense, historic neighborhoods of the city, marking their place in the long social history of the Dutch capital.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Az. on a bend ar. cottised or, betw. two lions ramp. of the second three escallops gu”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Boon Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Boon arms are recorded
The Boon arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried 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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Netherlands when the Boon arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Boon Family in England
The surname Boon has deep roots in the English language, primarily originating as a descriptive name for a person who was considered a good or kind neighbor. The name is derived from the Middle English word "bone," which meant a favor or a gift, and it was often used to describe someone who was helpful to those living nearby. By the year 1620, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the historic city of York. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religion, and families like the Boons were often involved in the local craft guilds or the agricultural life surrounding the city walls. As the name spread through northern England, it became a marker of local identity for families who played active roles in their parishes and town communities. The presence of the Boon family in York during the early seventeenth century highlights how surnames were often tied to the character and reputation of individuals within their specific neighborhoods.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bone
Middle Dutch word for a bean or a legume.
This name
BoonA topographic or occupational name for someone who grew or sold beans.
also spelled
Bone
Boun
Related arms
Bone, or Bonnvariant spelling
Bounvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1957
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister 1815
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
