A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Ka family of Netherlands.
Reg. 6762 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
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)
“D'or à une tête de More, cour. de lauriers de sin., liés sur le derrière de la tête d'un ruban d'azur en noeud, les épaules hab. de gu.”
NetherlandsMiddelbourg, c. 1815
Where the de Ka Arms Were Recorded
Middelbourg
Map of Netherlands showing where the de Ka arms are recorded
The de Ka arms were recorded in Middelbourg, 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
Middelbourg
Town
Middelbourg
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the de Ka 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 Ka 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 Ka Family in Netherlands
The family name de Ka is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Middelburg, a city in the Zeeland province of the Netherlands. By the year 1815, records confirm that members of the family were already established residents within this bustling maritime community. During the early nineteenth century, Middelburg served as a vital center for trade and administration, which likely influenced the daily lives and occupations of the family members living there. The name itself reflects the regional naming patterns common in the Low Countries, where small variations in spelling often emerged based on local dialects or clerical recording habits. As the family navigated the transition from the Napoleonic era into the new Kingdom of the Netherlands, they became part of the enduring social fabric of the city. Their presence in the historical archives of this region provides a clear link to the urban development and civic life of Middelburg during a time of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ka
A topographical reference to a quay or a wharf.
This name
de KaRefers to a person who lived or worked near a quay or landing place.
also spelled
de Kaa
de Kaahe
de Kahe
Ka
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Zeeuws Archief, Burgerlijke Stand Zeeland (1811–1950)
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