Map of Netherlands showing where the Henricks arms are recorded
The Henricks arms were recorded in Amsterdam, 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
Amsterdam
Town
Amsterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Henricks 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 Henricks 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 Henricks Family in Netherlands
The surname Henricks is a patronymic name, which means it was originally created to identify a person as the son of someone named Hendrick. This naming tradition was very common in the Low Countries, where the name Hendrick served as a popular local variation of the name Henry. By the year 1815, records confirm that members of the Henricks family were well-established in Amsterdam. During this period, Amsterdam was a bustling center of trade and recovery following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Families living in the city at that time were often involved in the merchant classes or skilled trades that helped rebuild the Dutch economy. Because the name was tied to a common given name, it likely emerged independently in several different regions before becoming a fixed family name in the early nineteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heinrich
Germanic name composed of elements meaning home and ruler.
This name
HenricksA patronymic surname meaning son of the ruler of the home.
also spelled
Henricks
Henrix
Henriks
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., Voornamen in Nederland, 1956
Amsterdam City Archives, Bevolkingsregister 1811-1850
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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