A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gonet family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 1134 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
peacockBeauty, power and knowledge
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 paon rouant au nat.; au chef d'azur, ch. de trois étoiles (5) d'or.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Gonet Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Gonet arms are recorded
The Gonet arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
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 Gonet Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 Gonet 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 Gonet Family in Netherlands
The family name Gonet has roots that trace back to the northern region of the Netherlands known as Friesland. By the year 1815, records confirm that members of the family were already established in this area during a time of great political change as the country transitioned into the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. The name itself likely evolved from older regional dialects or occupational descriptions common to the coastal provinces. Because Friesland maintained a distinct cultural and linguistic identity compared to the rest of the country, the Gonet family was part of a unique social fabric that valued local heritage and trade. Over the following decades, the family members integrated into the local economy, contributing to the development of their communities while maintaining their presence in the Frisian landscape.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 trois flacons d'or.”
LorraineLorraine, c. 1484
Where the Gonet Arms Were Recorded
Lorraine
Map of France showing where the Gonet arms are recorded
The Gonet arms were recorded in Lorraine, c. 1484.
Lorraine sat on the border between France and the German lands, and border country bred soldiers. Families here held small estates and served in arms, and a fighting man was exactly the sort who carried a shield of his own.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Charles VIII of France
Sovereign of the period
Charles VIII of France
1483–1498
Reigning in Netherlands when the Gonet arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Lorraine.
Origin & History of the Gonet Family in France
The Gonet family name finds its historical roots in the northeastern region of France known as Lorraine. By the year 1484, records confirm that members of the family were already established within this territory. During the late fifteenth century, Lorraine was a distinct duchy that served as a cultural crossroads between the French kingdom and the Holy Roman Empire. Families living in this area often navigated a complex landscape of shifting borders and local feudal loyalties. The name likely evolved from regional dialects common to the Meuse or Moselle river valleys. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric that defined the rural and administrative life of the duchy. Their presence in the historical record during this period highlights a long-standing connection to the traditions and development of the Lorraine region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gund
A Germanic root word meaning battle or war.
This name
GonetA diminutive form referring to a person involved in or associated with battle.
also spelled
Gonet
Gone
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Bevolkingsregisters van Friesland
Nationaal Archief, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand
Kooistra, R., Friese familienamen en hun herkomst, 1998
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
peacockBeauty, power and knowledge
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
peacockBeauty, power and knowledge
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
