A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Waal family of Netherlands.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Coupé: au 1 d'or à deux mondes de gu., cintrés et croisés d'arg.: au 2 d'arg. à un monde d'azur, cintré et croisé d'or. C.: le monde du 2. L.: d'or et d'azur.”
The de Waal arms were recorded in Arnhem, 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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
Reigning in Netherlands when the de Waal arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname de Waal is a topographic name, meaning it was originally used to identify people who lived near a specific geographical feature. In the Dutch language, the term "waal" refers to a body of water, such as a river branch, a pool, or a wharf area. Families carrying this name often settled near the Waal River or other significant waterways in the Low Countries. By the early 19th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Arnhem. Records from 1815 show that members of the de Waal family were active participants in the social and economic life of this growing urban center. As the family moved through the generations, they transitioned from their roots near the water to become integral members of the Arnhem community.
A Germanic term referring to a foreigner or a Romanized person.
