A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Doom family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4963 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur à trois crémailleres d'arg, 2 et 1, le dentelé à sen.; au 2 d'arg. à trois arbres rangés sur une terrasse, le tout au nat., celui du milieu plus élevé.”
NetherlandsSchiedam, c. 1725
Where the Doom Arms Were Recorded
Schiedam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Doom arms are recorded
The Doom arms were recorded in Schiedam, c. 1725.
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
Schiedam
Town
Schiedam
First recorded
1725
Granting Authority for the Doom 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.
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 Doom Family in Netherlands
The surname Doom carries a distinct history rooted in the coastal regions of the Netherlands. By 1725, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the city of Schiedam, a bustling hub famous for its shipbuilding and distilling industries. The name itself is thought to be a topographic or habitational descriptor, likely referring to individuals who lived near a specific landmark or a defensive structure known as a "doem" or "doom." During the eighteenth century, families in Schiedam were often deeply integrated into the local merchant class, benefiting from the city’s proximity to major waterways and its role in international trade. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of this industrial town, contributing to the local economy and the development of the region. This early presence in Schiedam suggests that the ancestors of the Doom family were industrious people who played a quiet but steady role in the growth of their community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Domus
Latin term referring to a house, dwelling, or home.
This name
DoomA topographic name for someone who lived near a cathedral or a prominent house.
also spelled
Dom
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gemeentearchief Schiedam, Doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken (DTB) van Schiedam, 1725
Van der Aa, A.J., Biographisch Woordenboek der Nederlanden, 1852
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
