A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bout family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2664 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'or à une flèche émoussée à tête carrée de gu., posée en bande. C.: un bras paré d'or, rebr. d'arg., le coude à sen., la main de carn. empoignant une flèche pareille à celle de l'écu, en barre, la tête en bas.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Bout Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Bout arms are recorded
The Bout 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 Bout 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 Bout 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 Bout Family in Netherlands
The surname Bout has deep roots in the northern provinces of the Netherlands, particularly within the region of Friesland. In the Dutch language, the word "bout" historically referred to a leg or a joint of meat, which suggests that the name likely began as a descriptive nickname for a butcher or a person with a distinct physical trait. By the early 19th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established members of Frisian society. During this period, the Netherlands underwent significant changes in how citizens recorded their identities, as the government began requiring formal family names for tax and military purposes. The Bout family members living in Friesland in 1815 were part of this transition, helping to solidify the name as a permanent fixture in the local community. Their presence in the region reflects the broader history of Dutch surnames, which often evolved from simple trade names or personal characteristics into lasting family legacies.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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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 chev. d'or, acc. de trois bouterolles du même.”
LanguedocLanguedoc, c. 1663
Where the Bout Arms Were Recorded
Languedoc
Map of France showing where the Bout arms are recorded
The Bout arms were recorded in Languedoc, c. 1663.
Languedoc stretched across the south of France, a country of small towns, vineyards and old local families. Its gentry were numerous rather than grand, and a great many of them held arms even where their estates were modest.
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 Bout 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 Languedoc.
Origin & History of the Bout Family in France
The family name Bout finds its historical roots in the southern regions of France, specifically within the Languedoc province. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, which was known for its distinct cultural identity and agricultural traditions. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive nickname, as the word "bout" in old French dialects often referred to the end or the tip of something, such as the end of a village or a specific piece of land. Families living in these rural communities were often identified by their proximity to local landmarks or their specific trade. During the seventeenth century, the people of Languedoc lived through a time of significant religious and social change, and the Bout family would have been part of the local social fabric that sustained the region through these transitions. By settling in this part of France, the early ancestors of the name contributed to the long history of a province that served as a vital link between the Mediterranean coast and the heart of the country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bode
A messenger or herald in Middle Dutch.
This name
BoutAn occupational surname for someone who served as a messenger or courier.
also spelled
Boute
Boutt
Boot
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van Nederlandse familienamen, 1950
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Bevolkingsregister van Friesland, 1815
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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