A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Feith family of Netherlands.
Reg. 3745 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
horseReadiness to serve king and country
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“De sin. à un cheval ramp. d'arg. Cq. cour. C.: le cheval, iss. D.: INVIA VIRTUTI NULLA EST VIA.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Feith Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Feith arms are recorded
The Feith 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 Feith 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 Feith 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 Feith Family in Netherlands
The Feith family name has deep roots in the northern Netherlands, particularly within the province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, members of the family were well-established figures in Dutch society, often serving in prominent legal and administrative roles. The name itself is thought to be a variation of the older Germanic name Veit, which is derived from the Latin word for life. As the family grew in influence during the 1800s, they became closely associated with the city of Groningen and the surrounding Frisian regions. Many family members pursued careers as judges, lawyers, and civil servants, helping to shape the local governance of the area. Their presence in official records from 1815 confirms that they were already a respected and settled part of the regional elite during a time of significant political change in the Netherlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fide
Latin term meaning faith, trust, or loyalty.
This name
FeithA surname derived from a personal name signifying a faithful or loyal individual.
also spelled
Feithe
Feithh
Fith
Faith
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
horseReadiness to serve king and country
horseReadiness to serve king and country
