A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dybas family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4734 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 de gu. au lion cont. d'or; aux 2 et 3 de sa. à la fleur-de-lis d'or; au 4 de gu. à une contrebasse d'or, posée en barre (Quelquefois pour surtout un écusson d'azur, ch. d'un agneau pass. d'or). C.: un lion iss. d'or.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Dybas arms are recorded
The Dybas 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 Dybas 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 Dybas 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 Dybas Family in Netherlands
The surname Dybas is deeply rooted in the history of Central and Eastern Europe, where it functioned as a topographical or descriptive identifier for families living near specific landmarks or within distinct rural communities. By the early 19th century, members of the family had established a presence in the bustling port city of Amsterdam. This migration was likely driven by the city’s status as a major hub for international trade and labor during the post-Napoleonic era. As the family settled into this new urban environment, they navigated the complex social and economic shifts of the Netherlands while maintaining their distinct ancestral identity. This transition from regional origins to a cosmopolitan center highlights the resilience and adaptability of the family during a period of significant European change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dyb
Old Slavic term referring to a deep place or a thicket.
This name
DybasA topographic surname for someone who lived near a deep, wooded, or marshy area.
also spelled
de Bass
de Basse
de Bah
Bas
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister 1815
Kutrzeba, Stanisław, Historia ustroju Polski w zarysie (1905)
Rymut, Kazimierz, Nazwiska Polaków: Słownik historyczno-etymologiczny (1999)
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
