A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Elbo family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0312 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à la fasce ondée de sin., acc. de trois cors-de-chasse de gu., eng. et vir. d'or. C.: une tête et col de cerf d'arg., ramée d'or; entre un vol, de gu. et d'arg.”
NetherlandsDordrecht, c. 1815
Where the Elbo Arms Were Recorded
Dordrecht
Map of Netherlands showing where the Elbo arms are recorded
The Elbo arms were recorded in Dordrecht, 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
Dordrecht
Town
Dordrecht
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Elbo 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 Elbo 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 Elbo Family in Netherlands
The family name Elbo has deep roots in the historic city of Dordrecht, which served as a vital center for trade and shipping in the Netherlands. By 1815, records confirm that members of the family were already established residents in this bustling port town. During the early nineteenth century, Dordrecht was a place of significant transition as the nation moved toward a modern administrative system. Families like the Elbos often lived near the city’s famous waterways, where the local economy relied heavily on the transport of goods and timber. The name itself likely emerged from local naming traditions common in the region, reflecting the family’s long-standing connection to the urban landscape of South Holland. As the family grew within the city, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the daily life and development of one of the oldest cities in the country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Elbert
Derived from the Germanic name Adalbert meaning noble and bright.
This name
ElboA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Elbert.
also spelled
Elbo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Regionaal Archief Dordrecht, Burgerlijke Stand (Dordrecht Civil Registry records, 1815)
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregister van Dordrecht (Dordrecht Population Registers)
Baudet, H., Dordrecht: Een stad in de tijd (1985)
Van der Aa, A.J., Aardrijkskundig Woordenboek der Nederlanden (1842)
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
