A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lutt family of Netherlands.
Reg. 9731 · Dutch, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 d'azur à la bande d'arg., ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis de gu., posées dans le sens de la bande, et acc. en chef d'une étoile d'or et en p. d'un huchet du même; au 2 d'or à trois tours de sa.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Lutt Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Lutt arms are recorded
The Lutt arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry arms.
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
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Lutt 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 Lutt 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 Lutt Family in Netherlands
The surname Lutt finds its historical roots in the northern regions of the Netherlands, particularly within the province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in this coastal area, which was known for its unique culture and distinct language. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive term or a shortened form of a longer Germanic name, often used to identify individuals based on their physical traits or their status within a local village. Life in Friesland during the year 1815 was defined by the transition following the Napoleonic Wars, as the region became part of the newly formed United Kingdom of the Netherlands. During this era, families like the Lutts were typically involved in agriculture or maritime trades, which were the primary ways of life for the people living along the North Sea coast. As the family grew and moved through these rural communities, they helped shape the local history of the Frisian landscape through their daily work and community ties.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lut
Old Germanic root meaning loud, bright, or clear.
This name
LuttA topographic name for someone living near a small or little area.
also spelled
vanderLutt
vanLutte
Lutt
vanderLut
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Centre), Bevolkingsregisters van Friesland (1811-1900)
H.J. Brouwer, De Friese bevolking in de negentiende eeuw, 1982
Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie, Nederlandse Familienamenbank, 2010
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
