A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buse family of Netherlands.
Reg. 6435 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'azur à un vautour d'arg., le vol levé; au chef d'or, ch. d'une étoile de gu. C.: trois pl. d'aut., une d'or entre deux d'azur. L. d'or et de gu. S. à sen.: un vautour cont. d'arg., la tête retournée à dextre.”
NetherlandsBerbice, c. 1815
Where the Buse Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Buse arms are recorded
The Buse arms were recorded in Berbice, 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
Town
Berbice
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Buse 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 Buse 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 Buse Family in Netherlands
The family name Buse has deep roots in the northern regions of Europe, with historical records confirming the presence of the family in the province of Friesland by 1815. The name likely originated as a short form of Germanic given names such as Burkhard or Burchard, which were common throughout the Middle Ages. Over time, these nicknames evolved into hereditary surnames as populations grew and record-keeping became more formal. By the early nineteenth century, families carrying the Buse name were well-established members of the Frisian community, often working in agriculture or local trade. Their presence in the regional civil registries during this period reflects the transition toward standardized naming practices that occurred across the Netherlands during the Napoleonic era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Burchard
Derived from Germanic elements meaning castle and strong or brave.
This name
BuseA patronymic or pet form originating from the Germanic name Burchard, signifying a strong protector.
also spelled
Busee
Buss
Bouse
Booze
Related arms
Bussvariant spelling
Bussevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1811–1950)
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Nederlandse Familienamenbank, Meertens Instituut, 2010
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
