A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dos family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1465 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à la bande de sa., acc. en p. d'un tourteau du même.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Dos Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Dos arms are recorded
The Dos arms were recorded in Amsterdam, 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
Amsterdam
Town
Amsterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Dos 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 Dos 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 Dos Family in Netherlands
The family name Dos has roots that connect to the vibrant urban landscape of nineteenth-century Amsterdam. By 1815, members of the family were already established residents within the city, a time when Amsterdam was transforming into a major hub of trade and industry following the end of the Napoleonic era. During this period, the Dutch government began requiring citizens to formally register their surnames in civil registries to improve record-keeping for taxes and military service. The name itself is short and distinct, often appearing in historical documents as a patronymic or a descriptive shorthand used by families living in the dense canal districts. As the city grew, the Dos family became part of the working class that helped rebuild the Dutch economy, likely participating in the maritime and merchant activities that defined the local culture. Their presence in the city archives from this era confirms that they were integrated into the social and legal structures of the Netherlands during a pivotal moment in European history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dorus
A shortened form of the Greek name Theodorus meaning God's gift.
This name
DosA patronymic or occupational surname derived from the given name Dorus.
also spelled
Dos
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
