A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Grande family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0924 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au lion de gu., arm. et lamp. d'azur.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the de Grande Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the de Grande arms are recorded
The de Grande 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 Grande Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 Grande 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 Grande Family in Netherlands
The family name de Grande carries a history deeply rooted in the coastal landscape of the Netherlands. By the year 1815, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of Friesland, a province known for its unique culture and distinct language. The name itself suggests a descriptive origin, likely used to distinguish a specific individual or household based on their physical stature or social standing within their local community. During the early nineteenth century, the family lived through a period of significant political transition as the Netherlands emerged as a unified kingdom following the Napoleonic Wars. As they navigated life in the northern provinces, the de Grande family contributed to the regional identity of Friesland, participating in the agricultural and maritime traditions that defined the area. Their presence in the official civil registries of the time reflects a family integrated into the administrative life of the Dutch state during a formative era in European history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Grandis
Latin term meaning large, great, or tall.
This name
de GrandeA descriptive nickname for a person of large stature or significant importance.
also spelled
Grandee
Granda
Grand
de Grand
Grande
Related arms
Grandvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland, 1811-1950
Netherlands National Archives (Nationaal Archief), Bevolkingsregister van de provincie Friesland
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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