Map of Netherlands showing where the Lacoste arms are recorded
The Lacoste arms were recorded in Amsterdam, 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
Amsterdam
Town
Amsterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Lacoste 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 Lacoste 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 Lacoste Family in Netherlands
The surname Lacoste is of French origin and typically translates to mean "at the side of the slope" or "near the riverbank." This name was originally used as a topographical identifier to describe where a family lived in relation to the local landscape. By 1815, records confirm that members of the Lacoste family were established in Amsterdam. During this period, Amsterdam was a major hub for trade and migration following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Families with this name often moved across European borders to pursue opportunities in commerce and craftsmanship. Their presence in the Netherlands suggests they were part of a mobile population that integrated into the urban life of the city while maintaining their distinct French heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Costa
Latin term referring to a rib, side, or slope of land.
This name
LacosteA topographic name for someone who lived near a riverbank or hillside.
also spelled
Lacost
Lacostte
Related arms
Maschsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Amsterdam City Archives, Bevolkingsregister (Population Register), 1815
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1991
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