Map of Netherlands showing where the Lacourt arms are recorded
The Lacourt arms were recorded in Leyde, 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
Leyde
Town
Leyde
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Lacourt 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 Lacourt 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 Lacourt Family in Netherlands
The surname Lacourt originates from the French language and translates literally to mean the court or the courtyard. Historically, this name was often used as a topographic identifier for families who lived near a manor house or a central village square. By the early nineteenth century, members of the Lacourt family were established in the Dutch city of Leiden. During this period, Leiden was a significant center for textile manufacturing and academic life, which attracted many families seeking new professional opportunities. Records from 1815 confirm that the family was well-integrated into the local community, participating in the civic and social life of the city during a time of great political change in the Netherlands. This transition suggests that the family likely moved from French-speaking regions to the Low Countries to pursue trade or craft work, eventually becoming permanent residents of the historic university town.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
curtis
Latin term referring to a courtyard, enclosure, or farmstead.
This name
LacourtRefers to someone who lived near or worked at a manor or courtyard.
also spelled
Lacourt
Court
Kur van der Vort
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gemeentearchief Leiden, Bevolkingsregister van Leiden, 1815
Leiden University Library, Leiden in de negentiende eeuw: Een sociaal-economische geschiedenis, 1985
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