A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Mattos family of Netherlands.
Reg. 9433 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
pine treeSteadfastness through every season
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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 un pin de sin., aux racines d'arg., accosté de deux lions ramp. et affr. d'or, arm. d'azur.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the de Mattos Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the de Mattos arms are recorded
The de Mattos 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 de Mattos 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 de Mattos 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 de Mattos Family in Netherlands
The family name de Mattos originates from the Iberian Peninsula, where it was historically associated with families of Sephardic Jewish heritage. Following the period of the Inquisition, many individuals carrying this name sought refuge in more tolerant regions of Europe to escape religious persecution. By the early nineteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Amsterdam, which served as a major center for Jewish intellectual and commercial life. Records from 1815 confirm that members of the de Mattos family were active participants in the city's society during this era. They contributed to the vibrant culture of the Netherlands while maintaining their distinct ancestral identity. This migration pattern highlights the resilience of the family as they transitioned from their Mediterranean roots to the bustling urban environment of the Dutch Republic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Matthaeus
Derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu meaning gift of God.
This name
de MattosA Portuguese and Dutch surname indicating descent from someone named Matthew.
also spelled
de Matos
de Mattoss
de Matoss
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gans, Mozes Heiman. Memorboek: Platenatlas van het leven der Joden in Nederland van de middeleeuwen tot 1940. 1971
Israel, Jonathan I. European Jewry in the Age of Mercantilism, 1550–1750. 1985
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Archief van de Portugees-Israëlietische Gemeente te Amsterdam
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pine treeSteadfastness through every season
lionCourage, strength and royalty
pine treeSteadfastness through every season
lionCourage, strength and royalty
