A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buser family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 3589 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“De sa.; au chef d'or, ch. de deux roues de gu.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Buser Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Buser arms are recorded
The Buser 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 Buser 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 Buser 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 Buser Family in Netherlands
The history of the Buser family in the Netherlands is deeply connected to the northern province of Friesland, where records confirm their presence by the early nineteenth century. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive occupational surname, often linked to the Middle High German word "busen," which referred to a maker or seller of purses or small pouches. As families moved across borders during periods of economic change, the name traveled from Germanic regions into the Dutch territories. By 1815, when the Netherlands began standardizing civil registrations under the Napoleonic influence, the Buser family was already established within the Frisian social landscape. During this era, many families in the region were transitioning from traditional naming customs to fixed surnames, and the presence of the Buser name in official records suggests they were part of this shift toward modern administrative identity. Their early life in Friesland was likely defined by the agricultural and maritime trades that shaped the local economy, allowing the family to integrate into the fabric of Dutch society as the nation emerged from the Napoleonic Wars.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Taillé de gu. sur arg.; à deux roses de l'un à l'autre, bout. d'or. C.: une rose de gu., bout. d'or, accostée de deux boutons de rose, le tout mouv. d'une même tige, feuillée de sin.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Buser Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Buser arms are recorded
The Buser arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Buser Family in Switzerland
The Buser family name has deep roots in the Swiss region of Basel, where the family has been established for several centuries. Historical records confirm that members of the Buser family were active citizens in the Basel area by at least 1745. The name itself is likely derived from the Middle High German word "busen," which was often used to describe a person who lived in a specific hollow or a small valley. In the social structure of 18th-century Switzerland, families like the Busers were often involved in local trade, agriculture, or craftsmanship, which helped them integrate into the growing urban life of the city. As they settled into the region, they became part of the local community fabric, contributing to the development of the Basel canton through their work and civic participation. This long history reflects the broader patterns of Swiss family development, where surnames often evolved from geographical features or local occupations to identify families within their specific mountain or valley homes.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Buse
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for a kiss.
This name
BuserA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person originally nicknamed or named Buse.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
AlleFriezen, Burgerlijke Stand (Civil Registration) 1811–1950
Tresoar, Frysk Histoarysk en Letterkundich Sintrum, Doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken (Baptism, marriage, and burial records)
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 2003
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1988
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
