A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bousquet family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5260 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
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 quatre arbres de sin., un à dextre et trois à sen., rangés sur une terrasse au nat.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Bousquet Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Bousquet arms are recorded
The Bousquet 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 Bousquet 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 Bousquet 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 Bousquet Family in Netherlands
The family name Bousquet carries a history deeply rooted in the movement of people across Europe, eventually finding a significant foothold in the Netherlands by the early 19th century. While the name is of French origin, meaning a small wood or thicket, its presence in Amsterdam by 1815 suggests that members of the family were part of the shifting social and economic landscape following the Napoleonic era. During this time, Amsterdam served as a bustling hub for merchants and skilled workers who migrated to the city to rebuild their lives and businesses. Early records indicate that these individuals integrated into the urban fabric of the Netherlands, often working in trade or specialized crafts that supported the city's recovery. By establishing themselves in this environment, the Bousquet family became part of the diverse cultural tapestry that defined Dutch society during the transition into the modern age.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“De gu. au chev. d'or, acc. en p. d'un arbre de sin. et ch. de deux lions affr. de gu.”
ProvenceProvence, c. 1663
Where the Bousquet Arms Were Recorded
Provence
Map of France showing where the Bousquet arms are recorded
The Bousquet arms were recorded in Provence, c. 1663.
Provence was old country, with towns dating to the Romans and families who traced their land back nearly as far. Its gentry were many and long-settled, and long settlement is what fills a register.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in Netherlands when the Bousquet arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Provence.
Origin & History of the Bousquet Family in France
The surname Bousquet originates from the Occitan language, which was spoken across southern France during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the word "bosc," meaning a small wood or a thicket. It was likely used as a topographic name to describe a family that lived near a specific cluster of trees or a wooded area. By the time records confirm the presence of the family in the Provence region in 1663, the name had already been established for generations as a way to identify people by their local environment. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the rural life of southern France, often working as farmers or landowners who maintained the small forests that gave them their name. This connection to the landscape remained a defining feature of their identity as they moved through the social and economic changes of the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
boscum
A Latin term referring to a wood, forest, or thicket.
This name
BousquetDerived from the Old Occitan word for a small wood or bush.
also spelled
Bousque
Bousquey
Boskay
Busket
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
