A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cop family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 9952 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à une coupe couverte d'or, acc. en chef de deux étoiles du même.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Cop Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Cop arms are recorded
The Cop 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 Cop 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 Cop 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 Cop Family in Netherlands
The family name Cop has deep roots in the Netherlands, where it functioned as a descriptive surname during a time when people began adopting fixed family names. In the Dutch language, the word "kop" refers to a head, and it was often used as a nickname for someone with a distinct physical feature or a strong personality. By the time official records became more consistent in the early nineteenth century, the family was well-established in the bustling city of Amsterdam. In 1815, the Netherlands was undergoing a major transition as it became a kingdom following the Napoleonic era. During this period, the government required citizens to formally register their surnames to improve tax collection and military conscription. The presence of the Cop family in Amsterdam at this time reflects the broader urbanization of the Dutch population, as families moved into the capital to participate in the growing trade and industrial sectors that defined the city’s recovery after years of foreign occupation.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à une coupe d'or; au chef d'azur, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis du sec.”
SwitzerlandGenève, c. 1745
Where the Cop Arms Were Recorded
Genève
Map of Switzerland showing where the Cop arms are recorded
The Cop arms were recorded in Genève, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Cop Family in Switzerland
The family name Cop has deep roots in the Swiss city of Geneva, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1745. During this period, Geneva was a growing center of trade and intellectual life, and families like the Cops were often integrated into the local burgher class. The name itself is thought to have evolved from regional linguistic roots, potentially relating to occupations or descriptive traits common in the Alpine regions. As the family settled into the social fabric of the city, they participated in the local economy and civic governance that defined eighteenth-century Geneva. By maintaining their presence in the city over generations, the Cop family became a part of the long history of Swiss residency and community development.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Jacobus
Derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning supplanter or holder of heel.
This name
CopA patronymic or nickname form originating as a shortened version of Jacob or Jacobus.
also spelled
Kop
Copp
Related arms
Kopvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., Voornamen in Nederland, 1951
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister 1815
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
