Map of Netherlands showing where the Koon arms are recorded
The Koon arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry arms.
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
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Koon 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 Koon 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 Koon Family in Netherlands
The family name Koon has deep roots in the northern region of the Netherlands known as Friesland. By the early nineteenth century, families carrying this name were well-established members of the local Frisian community. The name likely evolved from regional naming customs where individuals were identified by their personal traits or their specific location within the landscape. During the year 1815, the Netherlands underwent significant administrative changes, and the government began requiring formal registration of surnames for all citizens. This period provides clear official documentation of the Koon family living in the Frisian provinces, where they participated in the agricultural and maritime life that defined the area. As the family grew, they remained connected to the unique language and cultural traditions of Friesland, helping to preserve their heritage through generations of local history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Konrad
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bold or wise counsel.
This name
KoonA patronymic or shortened form originating from the given name Conrad.
also spelled
Koene
Koenn
Koenh
Koenne
Koon
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland), 1811–1950
Ypema, Y., Geschiedenis van de Friese landbouw (History of Frisian Agriculture), 1975
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Familienamenbank (Dutch Surname Database), 2010
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