A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Goude family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0866 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 gu. à la fasce d'arg., acc. de six étoiles d'or, 3 rangées en chef et 3 rangées en p.; ou: 3 en chef mal-ordonnées, et 3 en p., 2 et 1. Brl. d'or et de gu. C.: une cuve d'or, cerclée de trois pièces de gu., remplie de plumes de paon au nat.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Goude Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Goude arms are recorded
The Goude 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 Goude 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 Goude 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 Goude Family in Netherlands
The surname Goude has deep roots in the northern Netherlands, particularly within the province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established members of Frisian society. The name likely originated as a descriptive term or a locational identifier, reflecting the unique linguistic traditions of the Frisian people. During the Napoleonic era and the subsequent formation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1815, official civil registration began to standardize family names across the region. This period solidified the presence of the Goude family in local census and church records, marking them as part of the historical fabric of the Dutch northern territories. As the family grew, they participated in the agricultural and maritime life that defined the Frisian landscape for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Goud
A precious yellow metallic element used as currency and jewelry.
This name
GoudeA topographic name for someone living near a gold-colored stream or a merchant dealing in gold.
also spelled
vanGoude
Goude
vanderGou
vander gowda
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland), 1811–1950
H.J. Voerman, Friese familienamen: Een onderzoek naar de herkomst en verspreiding, 1988
Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie, Nederlandse Familienamenbank, 2010
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
