A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Goris family of Netherlands.
Reg. 8921 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“De sin. à trois épis effeuillés d'or. C.: un épi effeuillé d'or; entre un vol, d'or et de sin.”
NetherlandsArnhem, c. 1815
Where the Goris Arms Were Recorded
Arnhem
Map of Netherlands showing where the Goris arms are recorded
The Goris arms were recorded in Arnhem, 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
Arnhem
Town
Arnhem
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Goris 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 Goris 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 Goris Family in Netherlands
The family name Goris originates from the personal name Godefridus, which eventually evolved into the shorter form Goris through common usage in the Low Countries. By the early nineteenth century, the family was well-established in the city of Arnhem, a strategic location along the Rhine River that served as a vital hub for trade and administration. During the year 1815, which marked a period of significant political transition following the Napoleonic Wars, members of the Goris family were active participants in the local community. Historical records from this era show that families like the Goris clan were often involved in the urban development and civic life of Arnhem as the city began to modernize. The name reflects a long tradition of naming customs in the region where shortened versions of Latin or Germanic names became permanent surnames passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Georgios
Greek origin meaning worker of the earth or farmer.
This name
GorisA Dutch patronymic or habitational name derived from the personal name George.
also spelled
Gorees
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., Voornamen in Nederland, 1956
Van Berkel, G. and Samplonius, K., Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard, 2018
Gelders Archief, Burgerlijke Stand Arnhem, 1815
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