A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kitsch family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4039 · Dutch, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
duckResourcefulness on land and water
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 d'azur à un carosse de couleur brûnatre, les roues de gu., les limons du même, ceux-ci tournés vers sen.; le tout acc. de trois étoiles d'or, rangées en chef; au 2 d'azur à un canard volant au-dessus d'une eau en p., le tout au nat.”
NetherlandsLeeuwarden, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Kitsch arms are recorded
The Kitsch arms were recorded in Leeuwarden, 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
Leeuwarden
Town
Leeuwarden
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Kitsch 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 Kitsch 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 Kitsch Family in Netherlands
The family name Kitsch has roots that trace back to the historic city of Leeuwarden in the northern Netherlands. By the year 1815, official records confirm that members of the family were already established residents within this bustling provincial capital. During this period, Leeuwarden served as a vital center for trade and administration in the province of Friesland. Families living in the city at that time often worked in local crafts, commerce, or the maritime industries that supported the region. While the name itself carries a distinct sound, its presence in the early nineteenth century suggests that the family was part of the growing urban population during a time of significant political change in the Netherlands. These early ancestors helped build the foundation for the family legacy that continued to develop in the Frisian landscape throughout the following decades.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kits
A diminutive form of the Germanic name Christian or Christiaan.
This name
KitschA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Kits or Christiaan.
also spelled
Kutsh
Kutch
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
AlleFriezen, Burgerlijke Stand Leeuwarden, 1815
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Bevolkingsregisters van Leeuwarden
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starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
duckResourcefulness on land and water
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
duckResourcefulness on land and water
