A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buter family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0037 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
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 cor-de-chasse d'arg., lié de gu.”
NetherlandsKampen, c. 1815
Where the Buter Arms Were Recorded
Kampen
Map of Netherlands showing where the Buter arms are recorded
The Buter arms were recorded in Kampen, 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
Kampen
Town
Kampen
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Buter 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 Buter 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 Buter Family in Netherlands
The family name Buter has deep roots in the historic Hanseatic city of Kampen, located in the Overijssel province of the Netherlands. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were established residents of this bustling riverside town. The name itself likely originated as an occupational surname, as the word "buter" is an archaic form of the Dutch word for butter. In medieval times, such names were often given to people who produced or sold dairy products at local markets. As families began to adopt permanent surnames, those involved in the trade of butter or dairy farming frequently took on this name to identify their livelihood. Over time, the family became a part of the social fabric of Kampen, contributing to the local community as the town evolved from a medieval trading hub into a modern municipality.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
butere
Middle Dutch term referring to the substance churned from cream.
This name
ButerAn occupational surname for a person who produced or sold butter.
also spelled
Butter
Related arms
Boelerecorded with Buter, same area
Cotenburgrecorded with Buter, same area
de Rambonnetrecorded with Buter, same area
de Vrieserecorded with Buter, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Historisch Centrum Overijssel, Burgerlijke Stand in Overijssel (1811-1942)
Gemeente Kampen, Bevolkingsregister van Kampen (1815)
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 1993
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hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
