A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kryger family of Netherlands.
Reg. 8927 · Dutch, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 un chevalier iss., posé de front, arm. de toutes pièces, mouv. du coupé, coiffé d'un casque panaché, portant un baudrier de gu., tenant de sa main dextre une épée levée; au 2 de sin. à un poisson nageant cont. d'arg., cour. d'or.”
NetherlandsRotterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Kryger arms are recorded
The Kryger arms were recorded in Rotterdam, 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
Rotterdam
Town
Rotterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Kryger 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 Kryger 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 Kryger Family in Netherlands
The family name Kryger is a variation of the German and Dutch word *Krieger*, which historically served as an occupational surname for a soldier or a warrior. By the early 19th century, the name had become well-established in the bustling port city of Rotterdam. During this period, Rotterdam was a vital center for international trade and maritime activity, which likely attracted families looking for work in the shipping and merchant industries. Records confirm that members of the Kryger family were active residents of the city by 1815, a time when the Netherlands was transitioning into a new era following the Napoleonic Wars. These early ancestors were part of a growing urban population that helped shape the city into the major European hub it is today. The name reflects a long history of migration and adaptation as families moved across borders to build new lives in thriving commercial centers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Krieger
Germanic term for a person engaged in warfare or a soldier.
This name
KrygerOccupational surname referring to a soldier, warrior, or someone who fought in battles.
also spelled
Kryger
Criger
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
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