Map of Netherlands showing where the Borys arms are recorded
The Borys 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 Borys 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 Borys 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 Borys Family in Netherlands
The family name Borys established a documented presence in Amsterdam by 1815, a period defined by the city’s transition into the newly formed United Kingdom of the Netherlands. During this era, Amsterdam was recovering from the Napoleonic occupation, and the city served as a bustling hub for both local residents and those migrating from across Europe. The name Borys likely arrived in the Netherlands through these shifting trade routes and the movement of people across borders in the early nineteenth century. As the family settled into the urban landscape of Amsterdam, they became part of the city’s growing administrative records, which were becoming more standardized under the influence of the Napoleonic civil registry system. By integrating into the local economy and community, the early members of the Borys family helped establish the name within the diverse social fabric of the Dutch capital during a time of significant national rebuilding.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Barry of six, or and sa. an inescutcheon erm”
Englandc. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Borys arms are recorded
The Borys 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 Borys 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 Borys Family in England
The history of the Borys name in England is rooted in the northern city of York, where records confirm family members were established by the year 1620. During this period, York served as a vital hub for trade and administration, placing the family within a community that was transitioning through significant social and economic shifts. The name itself likely arrived in England through migration patterns from Eastern Europe, where it shares linguistic ties to names meaning "fighter" or "wolf." By settling in York, the early Borys family became part of the local fabric of the city, likely engaging in the merchant guilds or craft trades that defined the region’s economy at the time. Their presence in the city during the early seventeenth century suggests they were integrated into the urban life of Northern England, contributing to the diverse cultural landscape of a city that had long been a crossroads for travelers and settlers alike.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Boris
Derived from the Old Church Slavonic word for short or wolf.
This name
BorysA surname of Slavic origin often associated with the meaning of fighter or warrior.
also spelled
Borse
Borss
Borsse
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
