A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dabas family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7421 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 de gu. au lion cont. d'or; aux 2 et 3 de sa. à la fleur-de-lis d'or; au 4 de gu. à une contrebasse d'or, posée en barre (Quelquefois pour surtout un écusson d'azur, ch. d'un agneau pass. d'or). C.: un lion iss. d'or.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Dabas arms are recorded
The Dabas 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 Dabas 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 Dabas 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 Dabas Family in Netherlands
The family name Dabas appears in historical records within the city of Amsterdam as early as 1815. During this period, the Netherlands was undergoing significant social changes following the end of the Napoleonic era and the establishment of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. Families living in Amsterdam at this time often navigated a bustling urban environment defined by international trade and a growing administrative bureaucracy. Because the name is relatively rare, it suggests that the early members of the family were likely part of the specific social or professional networks that characterized the city during the nineteenth century. These individuals would have been subject to the civil registration laws introduced during the French occupation, which required families to maintain consistent surnames for official government documentation. By examining these early records, we can see that the Dabas family was integrated into the urban fabric of Amsterdam during a time of national transition and modernization.
Dabas Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Dab
A diminutive or nickname derived from the personal name Dabe.
This name
DabasA patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor named Dabe or Daber.
also spelled
de Bass
de Basse
de Bah
Bas
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
