A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eiffert family of Netherlands.
Reg. 5093 · 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 Eiffert Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Eiffert arms are recorded
The Eiffert 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 Eiffert 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 Eiffert 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 Eiffert Family in Netherlands
The family name Eiffert has deep roots in the northern regions of Europe, specifically within the coastal province of Friesland. By the year 1815, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, which was a time of great political change as the Netherlands transitioned into a kingdom. The name itself is likely derived from Germanic roots, often associated with personal names that suggest qualities like strength or respect. Families in Friesland during the early nineteenth century were typically tied to the land, working as farmers, tradespeople, or maritime workers who navigated the complex waterways of the region. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the distinct cultural identity that defines the Frisian people. Over time, the name traveled alongside these individuals as they moved through different towns, carrying the history of their Frisian origins into new generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eifart
Derived from the Germanic elements for sword and brave or strong.
This name
EiffertA patronymic or descriptive surname likely signifying a brave warrior or sword-bearer.
also spelled
Eifert
Ifert
Eyfert
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Bevolkingsregister van Friesland (1811–1825)
Van der Meer, G., Friese familienamen en hun oorsprong (1998)
Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie, Nederland's Patriciaat (1910–present)
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