A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Doris family of Netherlands.
Reg. 3097 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lambGentleness, patience and faith
branchPeace, and new growth
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de sin. à un mouton pass. d'arg.; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à une branche de rosier de sin., fleurie d'une seule pièce de gu. Cq. cour. C.: le mouton iss., tenant entre ses dents la branche de rosier, le tout entre deux prob., coupées alt. d'arg. et de sin.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Doris Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Doris arms are recorded
The Doris 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 Doris 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 Doris 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 Doris Family in Netherlands
The family name Doris has deep roots in the northern region of the Netherlands known as Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of this area. The name likely evolved from local naming traditions where individuals were identified by their personal names or their connection to specific geographic features in the Frisian landscape. During the year 1815, the Netherlands underwent significant administrative changes, and the formal registration of surnames became a standard practice for all citizens. This period provides a clear starting point for tracking the family history through official civil registers. These early ancestors were part of a resilient culture that maintained its own distinct language and customs for centuries. By studying these regional records, we can see how the Doris family integrated into the social and economic life of their Frisian community during a time of great national transition.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dorus
A shortened form of the Greek name Theodorus meaning gift of God.
This name
DorisA Dutch habitational or patronymic surname derived from the Greek name Theodorus.
also spelled
Doriss
Dorise
Doryss
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar, Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1811–1950)
H.J. Poppinga, Friese familienamen en hun oorsprong (1998)
Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie, Nederlandse Familienamenbank (2010)
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lambGentleness, patience and faith
branchPeace, and new growth
lambGentleness, patience and faith
branchPeace, and new growth
