A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cornelis family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4378 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
Colours
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'or à une branche feuillée de cinq feuilles de vigne de sin., 1, 2 et 2.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Cornelis Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Cornelis arms are recorded
The Cornelis 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 Cornelis 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 Cornelis 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 Cornelis Family in Netherlands
The name Cornelis originates from the Latin name Cornelius, which means horn-colored or radiant. During the early nineteenth century, the name functioned primarily as a patronymic, meaning it was passed down to children to honor a father or grandfather named Cornelis. By 1815, families bearing this name were well-established in Amsterdam, a city that served as a major hub for trade and maritime activity. During this period, the Netherlands underwent significant social changes, including the formal registration of surnames under the Napoleonic civil code. Families living in Amsterdam at this time often worked as skilled laborers, merchants, or sailors, contributing to the city's recovery after the French occupation. The name reflects a deep connection to the cultural traditions of the Low Countries, where it has remained a common and respected identifier for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cornelius
Derived from the Latin word cornu meaning horn.
This name
CornelisA Dutch patronymic surname meaning son of the horn-colored or strong one.
also spelled
Cornelys
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., Voornamen in Nederland, 1951
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Amsterdam City Archives, Bevolkingsregister van Amsterdam (Population Register of Amsterdam), 1811–1850
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