A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Groene family of Netherlands.
Reg. 5204 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 roses d'arg., bout. et barbées d'or.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Groene Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Groene arms are recorded
The Groene 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 Groene Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 Groene 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 Groene Family in Netherlands
The family name Groene is deeply rooted in the linguistic traditions of the Low Countries, where it originated as a descriptive surname. In the Dutch language, the word "groene" translates to "green," and it was likely used as a nickname for someone who lived near a lush meadow or perhaps a person who was known for their youthful spirit. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the Groene family were well-established in the northern province of Friesland. During this period, the region was undergoing significant changes due to the transition from the Napoleonic era to the formation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Families like the Groenes were often farmers or skilled tradespeople who helped shape the rural landscape of the Frisian countryside. Their presence in official civil registries from 1815 reflects the growing importance of standardized record-keeping during that time, which helped solidify the family identity for future generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Groen
A Dutch adjective meaning the color green or referring to vegetation.
This name
GroeneA topographic or descriptive surname referring to someone who lived near a green area or meadow.
also spelled
Groene
Groon
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar, Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1815)
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen (1964)
Nederlandse Familienamenbank, Meertens Instituut (2023)
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