A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cloots family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6562 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à la fasce de sa., ch. de trois bes. du champ. - (Barons, 24 oct. 1718, 10 avril 1726 et 26 oct. 1736.) D'or à la fasce de sa., ch. de trois bes. du champ et acc. en chef d'une aigle ép. du sec. S.: deux tigres au nat., tenant chacun une bannière. celle à dextre d'or à l'aigle ép. de sa., celle à sen. d'or à la fasce de sa., ch. de trois bes. d'or.”
FlandreLimb · Flandre, c. 1663
Where the Cloots Arms Were Recorded
Flandre
Map of France showing where the Cloots arms are recorded
The Cloots 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 France when the Cloots 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 Cloots Family in France
The family name Cloots traces its early roots to the border regions between modern-day France and Belgium, specifically within the historic territory of Flanders. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, which was a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange between the French kingdom and the Low Countries. The name itself likely evolved from local dialects, reflecting the linguistic blend common in the Flemish-speaking parts of northern France. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the local social and economic life of the region. Their presence in Flanders during the seventeenth century highlights how families moved and settled across shifting political borders during a time of frequent territorial changes in Europe. Through their work and community involvement, the Cloots family helped shape the identity of their local towns, leaving a lasting mark on the history of the French-Flemish borderlands.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
horseReadiness to serve king and country
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'or à trois boules de gu.; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à une tête et col de cheval de sa.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Cloots Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Cloots arms are recorded
The Cloots 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 Cloots 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 France when the Cloots 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 Cloots Family in Netherlands
The family name Cloots has deep roots in the northern regions of the Netherlands, particularly within the province of Friesland. By the early nineteenth century, the family was well established in this area, which was a time of significant transition as the Netherlands emerged as a unified kingdom. The name itself likely evolved from older Germanic or Dutch terms related to physical traits or specific local occupations common in the rural landscape of the Frisian countryside. Families in this region often lived in close-knit communities where names were passed down through generations to maintain a strong sense of local identity. As the Dutch government began to standardize civil registration in 1811 and 1812, families like the Cloots were formally recorded in official documents. These early records confirm their presence in the Frisian social fabric during a period when the nation was moving toward modern record-keeping practices.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Clodovicus
A Germanic name meaning famous warrior or renowned fighter.
This name
ClootsA diminutive or regional variant derived from the name Clovis, representing a famous warrior.
also spelled
Clotz
Kloots
Clootes
Related arms
Clotzvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Smet, J., De bevolking van de kasselrij Ieper in de 17e eeuw, 1954
Archives Départementales du Nord, Série B: Cours et juridictions, 1663
Vandermaelen, P., Dictionnaire géographique de la province de la Flandre-Orientale, 1834
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
horseReadiness to serve king and country
