A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Rosa family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0108 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 rosier feuillé et fleuri au nat. C.: trois pl. d'aut.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the de Rosa Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the de Rosa arms are recorded
The de Rosa arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry arms.
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
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the de Rosa 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 Rosa 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 Rosa Family in Netherlands
The family name de Rosa carries a rich history that often reflects the movement of people across Europe during the nineteenth century. While the name is frequently associated with Mediterranean roots, records confirm that members of the family were established in the northern region of Friesland by 1815. During this period, the Netherlands underwent significant social and administrative changes following the end of the Napoleonic era. Families living in Friesland at that time were often deeply integrated into the local agricultural or maritime economies that defined the coastal landscape. The presence of the de Rosa name in these northern records suggests a history of migration and adaptation, as families moved across borders to seek new opportunities in changing political climates. By maintaining their identity while settling into the distinct culture of the Frisian people, these early ancestors helped weave their family story into the broader tapestry of Dutch history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Rosa
Latin term for the flower known as the rose.
This name
de RosaA habitational or ornamental name referring to someone who lived near rose bushes.
also spelled
Rosa
Rosah
Rozza
Related arms
Rosavariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar, Frysk Histoarysk en Letterkundich Sintrum, Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1811-1950)
H.K.S. Bakker, De bevolking van Friesland in de negentiende eeuw, 1984
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
