A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eksteen family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1210 · 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
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur au chev. d'or, acc. en p. de trois annelets mal-ordonnés d'arg.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Eksteen Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Eksteen arms are recorded
The Eksteen 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 Eksteen 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 Eksteen 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 Eksteen Family in Netherlands
The family name Eksteen has deep roots in the northern regions of the Netherlands, particularly within the province of Friesland. By the early nineteenth century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, living among the unique cultural and linguistic traditions of the Frisian people. The name itself is thought to be topographic in origin, likely derived from words describing a stony or rocky location near a family homestead. As the family grew during the 1800s, they participated in the local agricultural and maritime life that defined the Frisian landscape. Over time, the name became a permanent fixture in the region, reflecting a history tied to the land and the distinct heritage of northern Dutch society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eckstein
Germanic term referring to a corner stone or foundation stone.
This name
EksteenA topographical name for someone who lived near a prominent corner stone or boundary marker.
also spelled
Eckstein
Eksteen
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Bevolkingsregisters van Friesland (1811-1900)
AlleFriezen, Geboorteakte, Huwelijksakte en Overlijdensakte registers (1811-1950)
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