Map of Netherlands showing where the Crush arms are recorded
The Crush 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 Crush 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 Crush 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 Crush Family in Netherlands
The surname Crush likely emerged as a descriptive identifier in Northern Europe, reflecting the linguistic patterns of the Germanic and Low Franconian regions. By the early nineteenth century, the family established a notable presence in Amsterdam, a city that served as a bustling hub for trade and migration following the Napoleonic Wars. In 1815, Amsterdam was undergoing a significant political transition as it became part of the newly formed United Kingdom of the Netherlands. During this era, families with the name Crush were integrated into the urban fabric of the city, likely participating in the merchant classes or skilled trades that defined the Dutch economy at the time. The name itself may have evolved from local dialects describing a person’s physical stature or their occupation in the processing of grains and other goods. As the family navigated the social shifts of the nineteenth century, they remained part of the diverse population that helped rebuild the city’s influence in international commerce.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kruis
A cross or a marker used to denote a boundary or location.
This name
CrushA topographic name for someone living near a cross, crossroads, or a boundary marker.
also spelled
Kruys
Croys
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gemeente Amsterdam Stadsarchief, Bevolkingsregister 1811-1850
Israel, Jonathan, The Dutch Republic: Its Rise, Greatness, and Fall 1477-1806, 1995
Nationaal Archief, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand van Amsterdam, 1815
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
