A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Emilio family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7843 · 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 Emilio Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Emilio arms are recorded
The Emilio 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 Emilio 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 Emilio 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 Emilio Family in Netherlands
The name Emilio finds its roots in the ancient Latin name Aemilius, which signifies a person who is industrious or striving. While the name has deep historical ties to Mediterranean regions, its presence in the northern province of Friesland by 1815 suggests a fascinating journey of migration and cultural integration. During the early nineteenth century, Friesland was a region defined by strict record-keeping and a strong sense of community identity. Families living in this area often adapted their names to fit local linguistic patterns while maintaining their ancestral heritage. By the time the family was documented in Friesland in 1815, they had become part of a unique social landscape where Dutch and Frisian traditions blended together. This transition reflects a broader history of families moving across Europe to seek new opportunities, eventually settling into the distinct historical fabric of the Netherlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aemilius
Latin name derived from the word for rival or industrious.
This name
EmilioA name signifying a person who is eager, striving, or competitive in nature.
also spelled
Emilio
Emili
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar, Frysk Historysk en Letterkundich Sintrum, Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1811–1815)
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1964
Winkler, Johan, De Nederlandsche geslachtsnamen in oorsprong, geschiedenis en beteekenis, 1885
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