A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Voogd family of Netherlands.
Reg. 2468 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“De gu. à une flèche d'arg. en pal, et une étoile de sa., br. sur la flèche. C.: les meubles de l'écu, entre un vol, de gu. et de sa.”
NetherlandsDordrecht, c. 1815
Where the de Voogd Arms Were Recorded
Dordrecht
Map of Netherlands showing where the de Voogd arms are recorded
The de Voogd 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 de Voogd 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 Voogd 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 Voogd Family in Netherlands
The family name de Voogd has deep roots in the historical city of Dordrecht, where members of the family were well-established by the early nineteenth century. The name itself is derived from the Middle Dutch word "voogd," which referred to a guardian, a protector, or a legal representative who acted on behalf of others. In the medieval period, a person holding this title often served as a local administrator or a trustee for church properties and noble estates. By the time the family appeared in the official records of Dordrecht in 1815, the name had transitioned from a professional title into a hereditary surname. This shift reflects the broader trend in the Netherlands where families began to adopt permanent last names to comply with new civil registration laws. Living in a bustling trade hub like Dordrecht, the early de Voogds likely participated in the city’s vibrant merchant culture and civic life as the nation transitioned into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Voogd
A guardian, protector, or legal representative in medieval Dutch society.
This name
de VoogdRefers to a person who held the position of a guardian or official administrator.
also spelled
Voogd
de Vogd
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
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arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
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