A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Coors family of Netherlands.
Reg. 2472 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Une fasce, acc. en chef de dix étoiles, 1, 2, 3 et 4, et en p. d'une fleur-de-lis.”
ZeelandZeeland, c. 1815
Where the Coors Arms Were Recorded
Zeeland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Coors arms are recorded
The Coors arms were recorded in Zeeland, c. 1815.
Zeeland was a scatter of islands in the south-west of the Netherlands, living on the sea and on land reclaimed from it. Families who drained and held that land were counted among the gentry, and gentry carried 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
Zeeland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Coors 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 Coors 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 Zeeland.
Origin & History of the Coors Family in Netherlands
PronunciationKOORS/koːrs/
The family name Coors traces its roots back to the northern regions of Europe. By 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands. During this era, the name was closely tied to the local agrarian landscape and the maritime culture of the coastal region. Families with this surname often worked as skilled laborers or tradespeople within their tight-knit communities.
As the nineteenth century progressed, the Coors family became part of the broader movement of people seeking new opportunities. While their early history is rooted in the Dutch provinces, their legacy eventually expanded across international borders. The name remains a testament to their enduring presence and steady growth over several generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Koert
A short form of the Germanic name Konrad meaning bold counsel.
This name
CoorsA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Koert.
also spelled
Koorse
Coors
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
