A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gure family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1718 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
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 deux fasces brét. et c.-brét. d'arg., acc. en chef d'un lambel du même.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Gure Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Gure arms are recorded
The Gure 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 Gure 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 Gure 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 Gure Family in Netherlands
The family name Gure has deep roots in the northern region of the Netherlands known as Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of this coastal area. Friesland was a unique region during this time, characterized by its own distinct language and a strong tradition of independent farming and maritime trade. Families living there in 1815 often relied on the fertile soil and the proximity to the North Sea for their livelihoods. Because the region was undergoing significant social changes during the Napoleonic era, the formal registration of surnames became more common to help the government keep track of its citizens. The Gure family likely developed their name as a way to distinguish their household within their local community, reflecting the cultural identity and the rural lifestyle that defined life in the Frisian provinces during the early 1800s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Guerin
Derived from the Germanic element meaning guard or protector.
This name
GureA patronymic surname originating from the personal name Guerin, signifying a guardian or warrior.
also spelled
Geure
Gheur
Geurr
Gure
Geer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
AlleFriezen, Burgerlijke Stand (Civil Registration), Friesland, 1811–1950
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Bevolkingsregisters (Population Registers), Friesland
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
