A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buyck family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 3755 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 au cygne d'arg., bq. et m. de gu.; ou, acc. d'une étoile d'or au canton dextre du chef.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Buyck Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Buyck arms are recorded
The Buyck 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 Buyck 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 Buyck 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 Buyck Family in Netherlands
The family name Buyck has deep roots in the Low Countries, with records showing that members of the family were well-established in Amsterdam by the early nineteenth century. During this period, the city was a bustling center of trade and recovery following the end of French rule. The name itself is thought to be derived from Middle Dutch terms related to maritime life or trade, which fits perfectly with the history of a family living in a major port city like Amsterdam. By 1815, the Buyck family was part of a growing urban population that helped shape the modern Dutch state. These early residents likely worked in the city’s thriving markets or shipping industries, contributing to the local economy during a time of significant national transition. Their presence in the city archives during this era suggests that they were active participants in the civic life of the Netherlands as the country began its new chapter as a kingdom.
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
Where the Buyck Arms Were Recorded
Flandre
Map of France showing where the Buyck arms are recorded
The Buyck 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 Buyck 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 Buyck Family in France
The history of the Buyck family is deeply rooted in the historical region of Flanders, which straddles the border between modern-day France and Belgium. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, living through a period of significant political transition as the region shifted between Spanish and French control. The name itself is thought to have originated from local dialects, likely serving as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific trade practiced by early ancestors in the bustling market towns of the north. Because Flanders was a major center for the textile industry and international trade during the seventeenth century, families like the Buycks were often positioned at the crossroads of European commerce. Their presence in the region during this era reflects the broader movement of people who helped shape the unique cultural identity of the French-Flemish borderlands through agriculture, craftsmanship, and local civic participation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
buik
Middle Dutch word for belly or abdomen.
This name
BuyckA nickname for a person with a prominent or large belly.
also spelled
Buick
Buyk
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Register van de Burgerlijke Stand (Birth, Marriage, and Death Records), 1811–1815
Van der Aa, A.J., Biographisch Woordenboek der Nederlanden, 1852–1878
Van Berkel, G. and Samplonius, K., Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard, 2018
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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
