A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Labar family of Netherlands.
Reg. 6032 · Dutch, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'arg. à un tronc d'arbre au nat., posé en bande, réuni à un autre tronc, posé en pal qui pousse trois branches de sin., chacune fruitée d'un gland d'or. Brl. de sin. et d'arg. C.: le tronc qui est posé en pal, avec ses branches. L. d'arg. et de sin”
NetherlandsArnhem, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Labar arms are recorded
The Labar arms were recorded in Arnhem, 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
Arnhem
Town
Arnhem
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Labar 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 Labar 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 Labar Family in Netherlands
The surname Labar is deeply rooted in the history of the Low Countries, with a notable presence in the city of Arnhem by the year 1815. During this period, Arnhem was a vital administrative and commercial hub in the newly formed Kingdom of the Netherlands. Families living in the region at that time often saw their names recorded in municipal registers as the government began to standardize civil documentation. The name itself likely evolved from local linguistic traditions, reflecting the movement of people across the border regions of modern-day Netherlands, Belgium, and France. As the nineteenth century progressed, members of the Labar family became part of the growing urban population, contributing to the local economy and the social fabric of the Gelderland province. Their presence in official records from this era highlights a transition toward modern record-keeping practices that allow us to trace their lives today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
La Barre
Old French term referring to a barrier, gate, or sandbank.
This name
LabarA topographic surname for someone who lived near a gate, barrier, or coastal sandbar.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gelders Archief, Bevolkingsregister Arnhem, 1815
Gelders Archief, Burgerlijke Stand van de gemeente Arnhem, 1815
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