Map of Netherlands showing where the Eckes arms are recorded
The Eckes 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 Eckes 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 Eckes 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 Eckes Family in Netherlands
The surname Eckes is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, likely originating as a topographic name for people who lived near a sharp corner or a distinct edge of land. By the early 19th century, the family established a notable presence in Amsterdam, a city that served as a bustling hub for trade and migration during the post-Napoleonic era. In 1815, Amsterdam was undergoing a major transition as it became part of the newly formed United Kingdom of the Netherlands. During this period, families like the Eckes were often involved in the city’s growing merchant class or skilled trades, taking advantage of the stability that returned to the region after years of political upheaval. The name reflects a history of adaptation, as members of the family navigated the urban landscape of one of Europe’s most important commercial centers during a time of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ecke
A Germanic word meaning edge, corner, or point of a sword.
This name
EckesA topographic name for someone living near a corner or a sharp bend.
also spelled
Eckenz
Eckenss
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
