A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crop family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 8350 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à une colombe d'arg., la poitrine enflée.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Crop Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Crop arms are recorded
The Crop 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 Crop 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 Crop 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 Crop Family in Netherlands
The history of the Crop family in the Netherlands is deeply rooted in the northern province of Friesland, where records confirm their presence by the early nineteenth century. During this period, the region was undergoing significant social changes, including the formal registration of surnames under Napoleonic law. The name Crop likely originated as a descriptive nickname, as the word was historically used in Dutch to describe a rounded object or a crop of grain, suggesting that the family’s earliest ancestors may have been associated with agriculture or specific physical traits. By 1815, families in Friesland were transitioning into a more structured administrative society, and the Crop name became firmly established within local civil registries. These early members lived through a time of great transition as the Netherlands moved from French occupation to the formation of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. This era solidified the family’s identity within the Frisian landscape, marking the beginning of their documented lineage in the region.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Az. on a mount in base vert a pigeon ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Crop Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Crop arms are recorded
The Crop arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried 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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Netherlands when the Crop arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Crop Family in England
The surname Crop is an ancient English name that likely originated as a descriptive nickname for a person with a short or stocky build. By the early seventeenth century, historical records confirm that members of the Crop family were established in the city of York. During this period, York was a major center for trade and religious life in Northern England. Families living in the city at that time often worked as skilled craftspeople or merchants who contributed to the local economy. The presence of the Crop name in York by 1620 suggests that the family was well-integrated into the urban society of the era. As the centuries progressed, these early residents helped shape the history of the region through their daily work and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kropp
A Germanic term referring to a rounded mass, lump, or crop.
This name
CropA topographic or descriptive name for someone living near a rounded hill or having a stout build.
also spelled
Krop
Croppe
Croopes
Related arms
Croopesvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frysk Histoarysk en Letterkundich Sintrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland
Netherlands National Archives, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand
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dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
