Map of Netherlands showing where the Devore arms are recorded
The Devore arms were recorded in Gouda, 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
Gouda
Town
Gouda
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Devore 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 Devore 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 Devore Family in Netherlands
The surname Devore is rooted in the history of the Low Countries, where it likely functioned as a topographic name describing a person who lived near a specific landmark or gate. By the early nineteenth century, the family was well-established in the city of Gouda, a Dutch town famous for its medieval trade routes and canal systems. In 1815, records confirm that members of the family were living in this vibrant urban center during a time of significant political transition for the Netherlands. As the name moved through generations, it evolved from a simple way to identify a neighbor into a lasting family legacy. This history reflects the broader movement of families who settled in Dutch cities to participate in the local economy and contribute to the growth of their communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
de vore
derived from the Middle Dutch word for a furrow or ditch
This name
Devorerefers to someone who lived near a trench, ditch, or a furrowed field
also spelled
Vrye
de Vry
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregister van Gouda (1815)
Streekarchief Midden-Holland, Doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken van Gouda (1815)
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
