A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hoekwater family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0787 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. à une mer d'arg., agitée d'azur, et un hamecon de sa. en pal sur le gu., effleurant les ondes; au 2 d'or à trois barres de sa. C.: le hameçon; ou. un sauvage iss. de carn., ceint et cour. de lierre, tenant de sa main dextre un hameçon. D.: MALGRÉ LE TORT.”
NetherlandsDelft, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Hoekwater arms are recorded
The Hoekwater 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 Hoekwater 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 Hoekwater 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 Hoekwater Family in Netherlands
The surname Hoekwater is a descriptive Dutch name that likely originated from the geography of the Netherlands. In Dutch, "hoek" refers to a corner or a bend, while "water" refers to a body of water, suggesting that the family’s earliest ancestors lived near a sharp turn in a canal or river. By 1815, records confirm that the family was well-established in the historic city of Delft. During this period, Delft was a center of trade and craftsmanship, and families living there were often deeply connected to the local waterways that defined the city's layout. As the name was passed down through generations, it served as a permanent link to the specific landscape where the family first settled and built their lives.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
hoek and water
A corner or bend in a river or body of water.
This name
HoekwaterRefers to someone who lived near a corner or bend in a waterway.
also spelled
Hoekwatter
Hoekwatere
Hookwater
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nationaal Archief, Burgerlijke Stand: Geboorte-, huwelijks- en overlijdensakten (Delft)
Stadsarchief Delft, Bevolkingsregister van Delft
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 2003
Van der Schaar, Jo, Woordenboek van voornamen, 1983
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riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
