A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Furtick family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7981 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Gu. two lions ramp. supporting a castle with two towers triple-towered ar. on a chief az. a sinister hand couped at the wrist appaumée betw. two estoiles or”
DublinHolland · Dublin, c. 1775
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Furtick arms are recorded
The Furtick arms were recorded in Dublin, c. 1775.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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
Dublin
Town
Holland
First recorded
1775
Granting Authority for the Furtick 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.
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 Dublin.
Origin & History of the Furtick Family in Netherlands
The Furtick family name has roots that trace back to the bustling urban environment of eighteenth-century Dublin. By 1775, records confirm that members of the family were established residents within the city, a time when Dublin was a major center for trade and social growth. The name itself is thought to be an anglicized variation of older European surnames, likely brought to Ireland by individuals seeking new opportunities during a period of significant migration. As these early family members settled into the local community, they integrated into the professional and social life of the city. Their presence in Dublin during this era suggests they were part of the middle class, contributing to the local economy and the evolving culture of the Irish capital. Over time, the family name became firmly anchored in the region before eventually spreading to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Voort
A shallow place in a river that can be crossed by wading.
This name
FurtickA topographic name for someone who lived near a river crossing or ford.
also spelled
Fortik
Fortyk
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
National Archives of Ireland, Prerogative Court of Armagh Will Index
Registry of Deeds, Dublin, Memorials of Deeds
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
