A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gravesande family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7637 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec., d'or au lion de sa., arm. et lamp. de gu., et d'or au lion de gu., arm. et lamp. d'azur; au filet de sa. en bande, br. sur le tout. Cq. cour. C.: une queue de paon, au nat.”
NetherlandsDelft, c. 1815
Where the Gravesande Arms Were Recorded
Delft
Map of Netherlands showing where the Gravesande arms are recorded
The Gravesande arms were recorded in Delft, 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
Delft
Town
Delft
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Gravesande 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 Gravesande 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 Gravesande Family in Netherlands
The family name Gravesande is deeply rooted in the history of the Netherlands, particularly within the city of Delft. By the early nineteenth century, the family was already well-established in this region, playing a notable role in the local community. The name itself is a topographical surname, which means it likely originated from a specific location or a geographical feature near a "grave" or a "sande," terms that historically referred to a ditch or a sandy area. As the family grew in Delft during the 1800s, they became part of the intellectual and social fabric of the city. Their presence in official records from 1815 highlights their long-standing connection to this historic Dutch town, where they contributed to the professional and civic life of the era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
sande
A sandy area or a river bank.
This name
GravesandeRefers to a person originating from the town of 's-Gravenzande, meaning the count's sandy land.
also spelled
Gravesande
Gravesand
Sgravesand
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregister Delft
Stadsarchief Delft, Doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken
lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
