A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gaume family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7662 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
whelkThe pilgrim's shell, and safe travel
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à un croiss. cont. d'arg., à dextre, et deux étoiles d'or, l'une sur l'autre, à sen.; au 2 d'or à trois conques marines de sa., posées chacune en bande, 2 et 1. C.: une étoile d'or, entre deux pl. d'aut. du même.”
FrieslandFriesland, c. 1815
Where the Gaume Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Gaume arms are recorded
The Gaume arms were recorded in Friesland, c. 1815.
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 Gaume 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 Gaume 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 Friesland.
Origin & History of the Gaume Family in Netherlands
The family name Gaume carries a history deeply rooted in the cultural landscapes of Northern Europe. By the early nineteenth century, records confirm that members of the family were established in the province of Friesland. This region, known for its distinct maritime traditions and independent spirit, served as a significant home for the family during the turbulent years following the Napoleonic Wars. The name itself likely evolved from older linguistic roots common to the Germanic and Frisian populations, reflecting the movement of people across the North Sea coastal plains. As the family settled into the local social fabric of Friesland in 1815, they became part of a community defined by its unique language and long-standing agricultural practices. Over time, the family name became a marker of their presence in this historic region, linking their lineage to the broader development of Frisian society during the nineteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gau
A Germanic term for a district, region, or administrative territory.
This name
GaumeRefers to a person who originated from a specific rural district or region.
also spelled
Gaume
Goma
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Burgerlijke Stand (Civil Registration) Friesland, 1811-1950
Hofstra, T., Friesland in de negentiende eeuw, 1998
Noord-Nederlandsch Archief, Bevolkingsregisters van de provincie Friesland, 1815
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crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
whelkThe pilgrim's shell, and safe travel
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
whelkThe pilgrim's shell, and safe travel
