A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crom family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0676 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'or au chev. de gu., acc. de trois roses du même, bout. du champ. C.: deux pattes de lion d'or, les griffes en haut, tenant ensemble une boule aussi d'or.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Crom Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Crom arms are recorded
The Crom arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
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 Crom 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 Crom 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 Crom Family in Netherlands
The surname Crom has deep roots in the northern regions of the Netherlands, particularly within the province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in Frisian communities. The name itself is thought to be a descriptive nickname derived from Middle Dutch, often used to describe someone with a stooped posture or a crooked physical feature. In the social landscape of 1815 Friesland, families like the Croms were typically part of the local agrarian or trade-based classes. They lived through a time of significant transition as the Netherlands moved from the Napoleonic era into the formation of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. During this period, the formal registration of surnames became more standardized, helping to solidify the Crom name as a distinct family identity within the Dutch population.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 quatre croiss. d'arg., posés 1, 2 et 1, tous les croiss. adossés et tournant les cornes vers les bords de l'écu. C.: un croiss. montant d'arg.”
BrabantBrabant, c. 1737
Where the Crom Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Crom arms are recorded
The Crom arms were recorded in Brabant, c. 1737.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Netherlands when the Crom arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Brabant.
Origin & History of the Crom Family in Belgium
The surname Crom has deep roots in the historical region of Brabant, where members of the family were firmly established by the year 1737. During this period, the name was closely tied to the social and agricultural landscape of the Low Countries. The linguistic origins of the name often relate to physical descriptions or nicknames common in the Middle Dutch language, which was the primary tongue spoken in the area at the time. Families with this name were typically integrated into the local community through trade, farming, or craft guilds that defined life in the towns and villages of the region. As the family grew, they moved through the changing political borders of what is now Belgium, leaving behind traces in local parish registers and tax documents that tracked their daily lives and contributions to the local economy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
krom
A Middle Dutch term meaning crooked, bent, or curved.
This name
CromA descriptive nickname for a person with a physical deformity or a hunched posture.
also spelled
Krom
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar: Frysk Histoarysk en Letterkundich Sintrum, Bevolkingsregisters van Friesland (1811-1850)
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Nederlandse Familienamenbank, Crom (familienaam), 2023
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
