A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Deckers family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4468 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. à deux crampons accostés de sa., en forme de S; au 2 d'or à trois trèfles de sin.”
NetherlandsBois-le, c. 1815
Where the Deckers Arms Were Recorded
Bois-le
Map of Netherlands showing where the Deckers arms are recorded
The Deckers arms were recorded in Bois-le, 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
Bois-le
Town
Bois-le
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Deckers 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 Deckers 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 Deckers Family in Netherlands
The surname Deckers is a patronymic or occupational name that originated in the Low Countries, specifically within the regions of modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands. The name is derived from the Middle Dutch word "dekker," which translates to a roofer or a thatcher. In medieval times, families often adopted surnames based on the trade of their ancestors, meaning the first individuals to carry this name were likely skilled craftsmen responsible for maintaining the roofs of houses and barns. By the early 19th century, the family had established a clear presence in Bois-le-Duc, which is known today as 's-Hertogenbosch. Records from 1815 confirm that members of the Deckers family were living in this historic fortified city during a period of significant political transition as the region integrated into the newly formed United Kingdom of the Netherlands. These early ancestors were part of a resilient urban population that helped shape the local community through their continued work and family ties.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
dek
A covering, roof, or protective structure.
This name
DeckersAn occupational surname for someone who worked as a thatcher or roof builder.
also spelled
Dekkers
Dekers
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Debrabandere, Frans. Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk. 1993
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
