A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dapper family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1627 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à la fasce d'or, acc. en chef d'une grappe de raisins au nat. C.: la grappe, entre un vol d'arg.”
NetherlandsDeventer, c. 1815
Where the Dapper Arms Were Recorded
Deventer
Map of Netherlands showing where the Dapper arms are recorded
The Dapper arms were recorded in Deventer, 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
Deventer
Town
Deventer
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Dapper 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 Dapper 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 Dapper Family in Netherlands
The surname Dapper has deep roots in the Netherlands, with historical records confirming the family’s presence in the city of Deventer by the early nineteenth century. The name itself is descriptive in origin, likely derived from the Middle Dutch word "dapper," which historically carried meanings related to being brave, valiant, or energetic. In the social context of the 1800s, such names were often assigned as nicknames to individuals known for their bold character or physical vigor before eventually becoming permanent family identifiers passed down through generations. As the family established itself in the Hanseatic city of Deventer, they became part of the local urban fabric during a period of significant political and social transition in the Netherlands. By 1815, the standardization of surnames across the country ensured that the Dapper name was formally recorded in civil registries, solidifying its place in the genealogical history of the Overijssel region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
dapper
Middle Dutch adjective meaning brave, valiant, or handsome.
This name
DapperA descriptive nickname for a person who is courageous, spirited, or physically well-groomed.
also spelled
Daper
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Historisch Centrum Overijssel, Burgerlijke Stand in Overijssel
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
