A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dul family of Netherlands.
Reg. 2834 · 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
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 un arbre terrassé de sin.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Dul Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Dul arms are recorded
The Dul 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 Dul 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 Dul 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 Dul Family in Netherlands
The surname Dul has deep roots in the northern region of the Netherlands known as Friesland. By the early 19th century, families carrying this name were well established in the local landscape, particularly around the time of the Napoleonic era when formal civil registration became mandatory. The name itself is thought to be linked to the Frisian language and the unique naming traditions of the coastal provinces. During this period, members of the Dul family were typically involved in the traditional trades of the region, such as agriculture or maritime work, which were essential to the survival of Frisian communities. Because the area was historically isolated by its geography and distinct language, families like the Duls often maintained strong ties to their local parishes and village life for generations. These early records from 1815 provide a clear starting point for tracing the family as they navigated the transition into a modern administrative state.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dulcis
Latin term meaning sweet, pleasant, or agreeable.
This name
DulA descriptive nickname referring to a person with a sweet or gentle disposition.
also spelled
Dulle
Dul
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1811–1950)
Ypema, Y. H., De Friese bevolking in de negentiende eeuw, 1962
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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
