A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Geubel family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7940 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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'or à une marmite de sa. — Ou: Ec.: au 1 d'azur à la croix d'or, acc. au 2 d'une étoile du même; aux 2 et 3 d'or à une marmite de sa.; au 4 d'azur à un arbre d'or, terrassé du même.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Geubel Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Geubel arms are recorded
The Geubel arms were recorded in Amsterdam, 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
Amsterdam
Town
Amsterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Geubel 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 Geubel 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 Geubel Family in Netherlands
The family name Geubel has deep roots tied to the urban development of the Netherlands during the early nineteenth century. By 1815, members of the Geubel family were firmly established in Amsterdam, a city that was rapidly transforming into a major hub of trade and industry following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. During this period, the Netherlands began implementing standardized civil registration systems, which required families to formally record their surnames for official census and tax purposes. The presence of the Geubel name in these early records suggests that the family was part of the growing middle class that helped rebuild the Dutch economy. As residents of Amsterdam, they likely participated in the city's vibrant maritime and merchant culture, contributing to the social fabric of a nation entering a new era of stability and growth.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Godebald
Derived from Germanic elements meaning good and bold or brave.
This name
GeubelA patronymic surname originating from a medieval personal name signifying a courageous and virtuous individual.
also spelled
Geubell
Gheubel
Goybel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister van Amsterdam (1815)
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Doop-, trouw- en begraafregisters (18th and 19th centuries)
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
