A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eifert family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7595 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à une ruche d'or, surm. de quatre abeilles du même, volant vers la ruche.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Eifert Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Eifert arms are recorded
The Eifert 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 Eifert Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 Eifert 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 Eifert Family in Netherlands
The family name Eifert is rooted in the Germanic linguistic traditions of Northern Europe, where it likely evolved as a variation of names derived from Old High German terms related to respect or reverence. By the early nineteenth century, records confirm that members of the Eifert family were established in the coastal region of Friesland. This area, known for its unique cultural identity and long history of maritime trade, provided a distinct environment for families to settle and grow. During this period, the Eiferts were part of a society transitioning through the Napoleonic era, which led to more formal registration of surnames and civil documentation. As the family lived in this region, they participated in the local agricultural and mercantile life that defined the Frisian landscape, helping to cement the name within the local population before many families began to migrate further across Europe and eventually overseas.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Evert
Derived from the Germanic name Everhard meaning brave or hardy boar.
This name
EifertA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Evert.
also spelled
Eifert
Ifert
Eyfert
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar, Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1815)
Nederlandse Genealogische Vereniging, Nederlandse Familienamen Databank (2010)
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