Map of Netherlands showing where the Ka arms are recorded
The Ka arms were recorded in Middelbourg, 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
Middelbourg
Town
Middelbourg
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Ka 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 Ka 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 Ka Family in Netherlands
The family name Ka has deep roots in the coastal city of Middelburg, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1815. During this period, Middelburg served as a vital center for trade and maritime activity in the Netherlands. Families settled in this region often worked in industries linked to the busy harbor or the local government. Because the name is short and distinct, it likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a shortened form of a longer occupational title common in the Zeeland province. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the daily life and economic development of the city throughout the nineteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kade
A boundary, dike, or embankment used for water control.
This name
KaRefers to a person who lived near a dike or water barrier.
also spelled
de Kaa
de Kaahe
de Kahe
Ka
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Zeeuws Archief, Burgerlijke Stand Zeeland (1811–1950)
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