A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Conradé family of Netherlands.
Reg. 8511 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
swordJustice, and military honour
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur à une demi-roue de [?], mouv. du parti; au 2 de gu. à trois épées rangées en fasce, celle du milieu la pointe en bas. C.: un bras arm., tenant une épée.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Conradé Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Conradé arms are recorded
The Conradé 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 Conradé 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 Conradé 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 Conradé Family in Netherlands
The family name Conradé carries a rich history that is deeply rooted in the coastal region of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of this northern Dutch province. The name itself is a variation of the ancient Germanic name Konrad, which translates to brave counsel. During the period around 1815, families in Friesland were often transitioning into more formal record-keeping systems as the region navigated the political changes following the Napoleonic Wars. The Conradé family likely integrated into the local agricultural and maritime economy of the Frisian landscape, where they lived alongside other families who shared similar linguistic and cultural traditions. This era was a time of significant growth and stability for the family as they built their lives within the unique social structure of the Frisian provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kuonrad
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bold or wise counsel.
This name
ConradéA patronymic or variant form signifying a descendant of a brave advisor.
also spelled
Conradt
Conrad
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Bevolkingsregisters van Friesland (1811-1850)
Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie, Nederland's Patriciaat (1910-present)
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Familienamenbank (2010)
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wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
swordJustice, and military honour
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
swordJustice, and military honour
