Map of Netherlands showing where the Luse arms are recorded
The Luse arms were recorded in Bois-le, 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
Bois-le
Town
Bois-le
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Luse 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 Luse 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 Luse Family in Netherlands
The family name Luse carries a history deeply rooted in the shifting borders of Western Europe. By the year 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established in the town of Bois-le-Duc, which is known today as 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. During this period, the region was undergoing significant political change following the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. Families living in this area often navigated a complex landscape of French, Dutch, and Belgian influences that shaped their daily lives and movement. The name itself likely evolved from local dialects or geographic descriptions common to the Low Countries, reflecting the family’s long-standing connection to the trade and agricultural traditions of the region. As the nineteenth century progressed, these early ancestors helped establish the foundation for the family line that would eventually expand beyond these borders.
Luse Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Lucius
Derived from the Latin word lux meaning light.
This name
LuseA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Lucius or a variant of Lucas.
also spelled
Luss
Luse
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief 's-Hertogenbosch, Bevolkingsregister van 's-Hertogenbosch, 1815
Van der Aa, A.J., Aardrijkskundig Woordenboek der Nederlanden, 1844
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