A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cambon family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0397 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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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)
“De gu. au mouton pass. d'arg.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Cambon Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Cambon arms are recorded
The Cambon 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 Cambon 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 Cambon 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 Cambon Family in Netherlands
The family name Cambon has deep roots in European history, with its origins often linked to the regions of southern France before spreading across the continent. While the name is famously associated with French political figures, branches of the family established themselves in various regions over the centuries, including the northern territories. By 1815, records confirm that members of the Cambon family were living in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. During this period, Friesland was experiencing significant social and administrative changes following the Napoleonic era, which required citizens to formalize their surnames in official civil registries. The presence of the family in this region suggests a history of migration or trade, as families often moved across borders to pursue new economic opportunities or to escape regional conflicts. This transition into the Dutch administrative system helped preserve the name for future generations in a new cultural landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cambium
Latin term referring to exchange or change in biological growth.
This name
CambonA topographical name for someone living near a river bend or a place of trade.
also spelled
Kambon
Related arms
Beaupuysame arms
Formetsame arms
Hubertsame arms
Peytierssame arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
AlleFriezen, Burgerlijke Stand (Civil Registration) records for the province of Friesland, 1811–1950
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1968
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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