A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Goede family of Netherlands.
Reg. 5904 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un lièvre courant au nat., sur une terrasse de sin.”
NetherlandsLeyde, c. 1815
Where the Goede Arms Were Recorded
Leyde
Map of Netherlands showing where the Goede arms are recorded
The Goede arms were recorded in Leyde, 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
Leyde
Town
Leyde
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Goede 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 Goede 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 Goede Family in Netherlands
The surname Goede is rooted in the Dutch language, where the word "goede" translates directly to "good." In the early nineteenth century, names often served as descriptors for a person’s character or their standing within a local community. By 1815, records confirm that members of the Goede family were established residents of the city of Leiden. During this era, the Netherlands underwent significant administrative changes, including the formal registration of surnames under the Napoleonic civil code. Families living in historic centers like Leiden were required to solidify their family names for tax and census purposes. Because Leiden was a major hub for textile manufacturing and academic life at the time, the Goede family likely participated in the vibrant urban economy of this Dutch city as it transitioned into the modern age.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Goed
Old Germanic term referring to something good, valid, or virtuous.
This name
GoedeA descriptive surname denoting a person of good character or moral standing.
also spelled
Goede
Goed
Goedes
de Gode
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregister van Leiden
Erfgoed Leiden en Omstreken, Doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken (DTB)
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van Nederlandse familienamen, 1957
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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