Map of Netherlands showing where the Dekkers arms are recorded
The Dekkers 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 Dekkers 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 Dekkers 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 Dekkers Family in Netherlands
The surname Dekkers is a patronymic or occupational name that originated in the Low Countries, specifically within the regions that now make up the Netherlands and Belgium. The name is derived from the Dutch word "dekker," which translates to "thatcher" or "roofer." In medieval times, this name was given to individuals who earned their living by covering roofs with reeds, straw, or tiles. By the early 19th century, families carrying this name were well-established in the region of Bois-le-Duc, also known as 's-Hertogenbosch. Records from 1815 confirm that members of the Dekkers family were active participants in the local community during this period of significant political transition in Europe. As the family grew, they became deeply rooted in the social and economic life of the North Brabant province, where their ancestors had worked as skilled tradespeople for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
dek
A covering, roof, or protective layer.
This name
DekkersOccupational surname for a thatcher or someone who covers roofs with straw or reeds.
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, 2003
Meertens Instituut. Nederlandse Familienamenbank, 2024
Brabants Historisch Informatie Centrum (BHIC). Bevolkingsregister 's-Hertogenbosch, 1815
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