A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Croll family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7184 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. à une étoile de gu.; au 2 d'azur à un croiss. tourné d'arg.”
NetherlandsBois-le, c. 1815
Where the Croll Arms Were Recorded
Bois-le
Map of Netherlands showing where the Croll arms are recorded
The Croll arms were recorded in Bois-le, 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
Bois-le
Town
Bois-le
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Croll 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 Croll 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 Croll Family in Netherlands
The surname Croll has deep roots in Northern Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific trade. By the early 19th century, members of the Croll family were well-established in the region of Bois-le-Duc, which is known today as 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. Historical records from 1815 confirm their presence in this area during a time of significant political transition following the Napoleonic Wars. During this period, the family was likely integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes, as the name appears in municipal registers that tracked residents during the formation of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. These early ancestors lived through a time of rapid modernization, helping to shape the local community as the region moved away from French rule and toward a new national identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kroll
Middle Low German term referring to curly or frizzy hair.
This name
CrollA descriptive nickname originally used to identify a person with curly hair.
also spelled
Kroll
Crol
Krol
Related arms
Crolvariant spelling
Krollvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregisters van 's-Hertogenbosch, 1810–1820
Stadsarchief 's-Hertogenbosch, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand, 1815
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starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
