A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Freud family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4129 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 à cinq tulipes d'arg., tigées et feuillées de sin., 2, 1 et 2.”
NetherlandsDelft, c. 1815
Where the Freud Arms Were Recorded
Delft
Map of Netherlands showing where the Freud arms are recorded
The Freud arms were recorded in Delft, 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
Delft
Town
Delft
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Freud 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 Freud 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 Freud Family in Netherlands
The surname Freud is rooted in the German language, where the word *Freude* translates to joy or happiness. It likely began as a descriptive nickname for a person with a cheerful personality or perhaps as a name given to someone who lived in a pleasant location. By the early 19th century, members of the family were established in the Dutch city of Delft. Records from 1815 confirm their presence in this region, which was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship at the time. During this period, families often moved across borders in Europe to seek new economic opportunities or to escape political instability. The migration of the Freud family to the Netherlands reflects the broader movement of people across the continent during the Napoleonic era, as they integrated into the local culture while maintaining their distinct ancestral name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Freude
Middle High German word meaning joy or gladness.
This name
FreudA nickname for a cheerful or happy person.
also spelled
Freuden
Freudenis
Freud
Froydenius
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nationaal Archief, Burgerlijke Stand Delft, Geboorten, Huwelijken en Overlijdens (1815)
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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