A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Briel family of Netherlands.
Reg. 2819 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à un château d'arg., ouv. du champ, composé d'un corps de logis sommé d'un toit pointu et flanqué de deux tours sommées de toits pareils, tous les toits girouettés.”
NetherlandsDelft, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Briel arms are recorded
The Briel arms were recorded in Delft, 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
Delft
Town
Delft
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Briel 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 Briel 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 Briel Family in Netherlands
The family name Briel is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of the Netherlands, with clear evidence of the family residing in the city of Delft by 1815. The name itself is likely topographic in origin, meaning it was often used to describe people who lived near a specific piece of land or a settlement known as a "briel," which historically referred to a marshy area or a fortified location. During the early 19th century, Delft was a bustling center of trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Briels were often integrated into the local urban economy. As the family established their presence in this region, they became part of the administrative records that tracked the lives of citizens through births, marriages, and deaths. These records show that the family was well-settled in the province of South Holland, where they contributed to the social fabric of the city during a time of significant political change in the Dutch nation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brugge
A bridge or a crossing point over a body of water.
This name
BrielA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a bridge or originated from the town Brielle.
also spelled
Bryll
Brill
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregister Delft 1815
Gemeentearchief Delft, Doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken 1815
Van der Aa, A.J., Biographisch Woordenboek der Nederlanden, 1852
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
