A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cors family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0728 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 un mont d'arg., posé en abîme, acc. de huit flanchis d'or, rangés en orle.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Cors Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Cors arms are recorded
The Cors 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 Cors 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 Cors 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 Cors Family in Netherlands
The family name Cors has deep roots in the urban landscape of the Netherlands, with documented evidence placing members of the family in Amsterdam as early as 1815. During this period, Amsterdam was a bustling center of trade and recovery following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The name itself likely originated as a shortened version of the name Cornelius, which was a very common given name in the region. Over time, families often adopted these shortened forms as permanent surnames to help distinguish themselves in growing city populations. By the early 19th century, those carrying the name were part of the working and merchant classes that helped rebuild the city’s economy. Their presence in official city registers from that time suggests they were well-integrated into the local community, contributing to the daily life and development of Amsterdam during a time of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cornelius
Derived from the Latin word for horn
This name
CorsA patronymic or short form referring to a descendant of someone named Cornelius
also spelled
Corse
Corss
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister van Amsterdam (1815)
Van der Aa, A.J., Biographisch Woordenboek der Nederlanden (1852)
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Familienamenbank (2010)
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
