A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Groe family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7591 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“De sa. à la bande d'or, ch. de trois huchets de gu., l'embouchure à dextre. Cq. cour. C.: un homme iss., tenant une bêche, posée sur son épaule.”
UtrechtUtrecht, c. 1815
Where the Groe Arms Were Recorded
Utrecht
Map of Netherlands showing where the Groe arms are recorded
The Groe arms were recorded in Utrecht, c. 1815.
Utrecht was an old church town with rich farming country around it. Both the church and the land produced families of standing, and families of standing kept arms to seal their documents with.
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
Utrecht
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Groe 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 Groe 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 Utrecht.
Origin & History of the Groe Family in Netherlands
The family name Groe has deep roots in the Netherlands, with historical documentation confirming the family’s presence in the city of Utrecht by 1815. During the early nineteenth century, Utrecht served as a major crossroads for trade and administration, placing the family in a vibrant urban environment during a time of significant political change following the Napoleonic era. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive term, potentially linked to the Middle Dutch word "groen," which means green. This suggests that the earliest ancestors may have been identified by their connection to lush land, a specific farmstead, or perhaps a distinctive location near a common green space. As the family established their life in Utrecht, they became part of the city's evolving social fabric, contributing to the local community as the region transitioned into the modern Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Groen
A Dutch word referring to the color green or grassy vegetation.
This name
GroeA topographic name for someone who lived near a green field or pasture.
also spelled
vanderGro
vanGroe
Groe
vanderGroo
vander groo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie, Bevolkingsregister van Utrecht
Het Utrechts Archief, Burgerlijke Stand van de gemeente Utrecht
Van der Sijs, Nicoline, Etymologisch woordenboek van het Nederlands, 2010
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
