A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gorden family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 7231 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
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 hures de sanglier d'or. - Ou: Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à trois hures de sanglier d'or (Gordon); au 2 d'azur à trois quintefeuilles d'arg. (Fraser); au 3 d'or à trois croiss. de gu., enclos dans un double trêcheur fleur. et c.-fleur. du même (Seaton).”
NetherlandsBois-le, c. 1815
Where the Gorden Arms Were Recorded
Bois-le
Map of Netherlands showing where the Gorden arms are recorded
The Gorden arms were recorded in Bois-le, 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
Bois-le
Town
Bois-le
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Gorden 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 Gorden 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 Gorden Family in Netherlands
The family name Gorden has deep roots that connect to the complex history of the southern Netherlands. By the year 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of Bois-le-Duc, which is known today as 's-Hertogenbosch. During this period, the region was undergoing a major political transition as it became part of the newly formed United Kingdom of the Netherlands following the defeat of Napoleon. Families living in this area often navigated a mix of French and Dutch cultural influences due to the shifting borders of the era. The presence of the Gorden name in this specific city suggests that the family was part of a community that served as a vital administrative and military hub for the region. Over time, these early residents contributed to the local social fabric of the province of North Brabant as the nation moved toward a more unified identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gordianus
Derived from the ancient Roman name Gordius, meaning from Gordium.
This name
GordenA locative surname referring to someone from the town of Goor in Overijssel.
also spelled
Gordan
Gorden
Gordin
Gordoun
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
