A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Datz family of Netherlands.
Reg. 3619 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un bouc ramp. de sa., soutenu d'une terrasse de sin. et tenant entre ses pattes un bonnet albanais renv. d'or.”
NetherlandsLeeuwarden, c. 1815
Where the Datz Arms Were Recorded
Leeuwarden
Map of Netherlands showing where the Datz arms are recorded
The Datz arms were recorded in Leeuwarden, 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
Leeuwarden
Town
Leeuwarden
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Datz 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 Datz 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 Datz Family in Netherlands
The surname Datz has roots that trace back to the early nineteenth century in the city of Leeuwarden, located in the northern province of Friesland. During this period, the Netherlands underwent significant changes in how families recorded their identities, as the government mandated that all citizens adopt formal, permanent surnames for tax and census purposes. The presence of the Datz family in Leeuwarden by 1815 suggests they were part of this transition toward standardized civil registration. While the name is relatively rare, its appearance in the Frisian capital during the Napoleonic era highlights the family’s integration into the local urban community. By settling in a major trade hub like Leeuwarden, early members of the family likely participated in the local economy and social life of the region during a time of great national reorganization.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dats
A diminutive form of the Germanic name Daddo or Diederik.
This name
DatzA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Daddo or Diederik.
also spelled
Dats
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Leeuwarden, Geboorteakten 1815
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Bevolkingsregister van Leeuwarden
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
