A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Bas family of Netherlands.
Reg. 6762 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ec.: au 1 de gu. au lion cont. d'or; aux 2 et 3 de sa. à la fleur-de-lis d'or; au 4 de gu. à une contrebasse d'or, posée en barre (Quelquefois pour surtout un écusson d'azur, ch. d'un agneau pass. d'or). C.: un lion iss. d'or.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the de Bas arms are recorded
The de Bas 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 Bas 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 Bas 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 Bas Family in Netherlands
The family name de Bas has deep roots in the Netherlands, with records confirming their presence in Amsterdam by 1815. The prefix "de" suggests that the name originated as a descriptive label, likely referring to a person’s physical stature or a specific location where the family resided. During the early nineteenth century, Amsterdam was a bustling center of trade and social change, and families like the de Bas clan were often involved in the city's growing merchant and professional classes. As the Netherlands moved through a period of national reorganization following the Napoleonic era, the family became part of the urban fabric of the capital. Their history reflects the broader movement of Dutch families who established themselves in the city during a time of significant economic transition.
de Bas Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Bastiaan
Derived from the Greek word sebastos meaning venerable or revered.
This name
de BasA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Sebastian.
also spelled
de Bass
de Basse
de Bah
Bas
Related arms
Backerrecorded with de Bas, same area
Beukerrecorded with de Bas, same area
Eckrecorded with de Bas, same area
Kretschmerrecorded with de Bas, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
