A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Emili family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1159 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 une marmite de sa.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Emili Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Emili arms are recorded
The Emili 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 Emili 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 Emili 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 Emili Family in Netherlands
The name Emili traces its roots to the northern regions of the Netherlands, specifically the province of Friesland. By the early nineteenth century, members of the family were firmly established in this area, living among the unique Frisian culture and language. During the year 1815, the Netherlands underwent significant changes as it transitioned into a new kingdom following the Napoleonic Wars. This period was marked by the introduction of the civil registry, which required families to officially record their surnames for government documentation. Families like the Emilis were part of this transition, helping to solidify their identity within the local community. Their presence in Friesland during this era suggests they were part of the hardworking agricultural and maritime society that defined the region at the time. Over the following decades, the family continued to grow and integrate into the social fabric of the Dutch provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aemilius
Latin family name derived from the word for rival or imitator.
This name
EmiliA Dutch surname originating from the Roman clan name meaning to emulate.
also spelled
Emilio
Emili
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland), 1815
Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie, Nederlandse Familienamen Databank (Dutch Surname Database)
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