Map of Netherlands showing where the Klinkenborg arms are recorded
The Klinkenborg arms were recorded in Utrecht, c. 1815.
Utrecht was an old church town with rich farming country around it. Both the church and the land produced families of standing, and families of standing kept arms to seal their documents with.
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
Utrecht
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Klinkenborg 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 Klinkenborg 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 Utrecht.
Origin & History of the Klinkenborg Family in Netherlands
The family name Klinkenborg traces its roots to the northern regions of the Netherlands and the surrounding coastal areas. The structure of the name suggests it originated as a topographical surname, likely referring to a specific fortified house or a small settlement near a ringing bell or a clear stream. By the early nineteenth century, the family established a firm presence in the city of Utrecht. Records from 1815 confirm that family members were active participants in the urban life of this historic center. During this period, Utrecht was a hub of transition as the Netherlands moved into a new era of national identity. The Klinkenborg family likely integrated into the professional and social fabric of the city as it recovered from the Napoleonic era. Over time, the name became a marker of their specific regional heritage and their transition from rural northern roots to the bustling environment of a major Dutch city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Klinken
Derived from the Middle Dutch word for a latch or bolt.
This name
KlinkenborgRefers to a person living near a fortified gate or a latch-maker.
also spelled
Klinkenberk
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie, Utrechts Archief: Burgerlijke Stand van de Gemeente Utrecht, 1815
Nederlandse Familienamenbank, Klinkenborg, 2023
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
