Map of Netherlands showing where the Crisel arms are recorded
The Crisel arms were recorded in Friesland, c. 1815.
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 Crisel Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 Crisel 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 Friesland.
Origin & History of the Crisel Family in Netherlands
The family name Crisel has roots tied to the northern coastal region of Friesland. By the year 1815, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents in this area of the Netherlands. During this period, Friesland was undergoing significant political changes as it transitioned into the newly formed Kingdom of the Netherlands following the defeat of Napoleon. Families in this region often lived in close-knit rural communities where they worked in agriculture or maritime trades. The name likely evolved as a localized variation of regional naming customs, reflecting the unique Frisian language and culture that distinguished the area from the rest of the country. As the nineteenth century progressed, the family remained part of the sturdy social fabric of the Frisian provinces, contributing to the local economy and the distinct heritage of the northern Dutch landscape.
Crisel Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Christophorus
Bearer of Christ
This name
CriselA diminutive form derived from names containing the element Christ, signifying a follower of the faith.
also spelled
Kruissel
Cruissell
Cruisel
Croosel
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)
AlleFriezen, Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1811–1900)
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fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
