Map of Netherlands showing where the Buick arms are recorded
The Buick 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 Buick 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 Buick 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 Buick Family in Netherlands
The history of the Buick name in the Netherlands is closely tied to the bustling urban environment of Amsterdam during the early nineteenth century. By 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established residents of this city, which was then a major center for trade and European migration. The name itself likely originated from a variation of older regional surnames, reflecting the movement of people across the North Sea between the British Isles and the Low Countries. During this period, Amsterdam was undergoing significant social changes following the end of the Napoleonic Wars, and families like the Buicks were part of the diverse population that helped rebuild the city’s economic life. Their presence in official municipal registers from this era suggests they were integrated into the local community as merchants or skilled laborers who contributed to the city's recovery. This early chapter of the family history highlights how individuals often moved across borders to seek new opportunities in the thriving ports of the Netherlands.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 sa. au saut. d'arg., ch. d'un tourt. du champ et cant. de quatre roses du sec.”
FlandreFlandre, c. 1663
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Map of France showing where the Buick arms are recorded
The Buick arms were recorded in Flandre, c. 1663.
Flandre grew rich on cloth, and its towns were among the busiest in Europe. Merchant families bought land with their profits and took arms to go with it, so trade put as many names in the registers here as land did.
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 Buick 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 Flandre.
Origin & History of the Buick Family in France
The roots of the Buick name in France are closely tied to the shifting borders and cultural landscape of the Flanders region during the seventeenth century. By 1663, records confirm that members of the family were established in this area, which was then a complex crossroads of French and Flemish influence. The name likely evolved as a localized variation of regional surnames, reflecting the linguistic blending common in northern French territories at the time. Families in this part of France often worked in agriculture or local trades, contributing to the steady growth of communities near the border. Over time, these early settlers helped define the social fabric of the region, maintaining their presence through generations of economic and political change. Their history serves as a window into the lives of ordinary people who navigated the transition of lands between different European powers during the reign of Louis XIV.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Buik
A Middle Dutch term referring to the belly or abdomen.
This name
BuickA topographic or descriptive nickname likely referring to a person with a prominent belly.
also spelled
Buick
Buyk
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister 1815
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Doop-, trouw- en begraafregisters 1815
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
