Map of Netherlands showing where the Derick arms are recorded
The Derick arms were recorded in Dordrecht, 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
Dordrecht
Town
Dordrecht
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Derick 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 Derick 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 Derick Family in Netherlands
The family name Derick finds its roots in the Germanic name Theodoric, which translates to ruler of the people. By the early 19th century, members of the family were firmly established in the historic city of Dordrecht, located in the Netherlands. Dordrecht was a major center for trade and shipping during this period, which suggests that early family members were likely involved in the bustling maritime economy of the region. Records from 1815 show the family living in this influential city, which served as a vital hub for commerce and politics at the time. As the name evolved over generations, it became a distinct marker of identity for families living along the busy waterways of the Dutch provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Theodoric
Ruler of the people derived from Germanic elements meaning people and ruler.
This name
DerickA Dutch variant of a name signifying a powerful leader or ruler of the people.
also spelled
Dierik
Deerik
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Regionaal Archief Dordrecht, Burgerlijke Stand (Civil Registry) 1811–1842
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregister van Dordrecht (Population Register)
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Fokker, G.A., Geschiedenis der stad Dordrecht, 1845
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