Map of Netherlands showing where the Del Re arms are recorded
The Del Re 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 Del Re 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 Del Re 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 Del Re Family in Netherlands
The family name Del Re carries a distinct linguistic footprint that suggests an origin outside of the traditional Dutch naming conventions. While the name sounds distinctly Italian, its presence in the northern province of Friesland by 1815 points to a history of migration and integration during a period of significant political upheaval in Europe. During the early 19th century, the Napoleonic era forced many families to move across borders, and the registration of surnames became mandatory under new civil laws. In Friesland, the Del Re family likely navigated the transition from traditional patronymic naming systems to fixed surnames, which helped them establish a permanent legal identity within the local community. By settling in this region, the family became part of the unique Frisian cultural landscape, blending their ancestral roots with the maritime and agricultural traditions of the Netherlands. This early documentation in 1815 serves as the primary anchor for understanding how the family integrated into Dutch society during the formation of the modern Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à trois fasces abaissées d'or, acc. en chef de deux fleurs-de-lis d'arg., mouv. de la première fasce.”
Belgiumc. 1737
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Map of Belgium showing where the Del Re arms are recorded
The Del Re arms were recorded in Belgium, c. 1737.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Brabant.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Netherlands when the Del Re arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Del Re Family in Belgium
The family name Del Re first appears in the historical records of the Brabant region of Belgium during the early eighteenth century. By 1737, members of the family were already established within this territory, which was then part of the Austrian Netherlands. The name itself suggests an origin tied to the Italian language, meaning "of the king." It is likely that these early ancestors were part of the steady movement of merchants, soldiers, or skilled artisans who traveled between the Italian states and the Low Countries during this period. Because Brabant was a major center for trade and administration, families with foreign roots often integrated into local society by working in professional guilds or serving in regional government offices. Over time, the Del Re family transitioned from being newcomers to becoming a recognized part of the local population, leaving behind traces of their presence in parish registers and legal documents that track their growth and daily lives in the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Rex
Latin term meaning king or monarch.
This name
Del ReDerived from Italian indicating someone who served the king or lived near royal property.
also spelled
Delru
Delruwe
Delruy
Delroo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
AlleFriezen, Burgerlijke Stand Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland)
Dijkstra, B., Friese familienamen: Een overzicht van hun oorsprong en verspreiding, 1998
Fokkinga, J., De invoering van de burgerlijke stand in Friesland, 2005
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
