A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Luyckx family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1304 · Dutch, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'arg. à un château essoré d'un toit carré, flanqué de deux tours couvertes de toits pointus, le tout d'azur, ouv. du champ, posé sur une colline au nat., sillonnée d'un chemin conduisant au château; au 2 de sa. à un arbre de sin., terrassé du même.”
NetherlandsBois-le, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Luyckx arms are recorded
The Luyckx 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 Luyckx 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 Luyckx 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 Luyckx Family in Netherlands
The surname Luyckx is a traditional Flemish name that traces its roots back to the Low Countries, specifically within the region of modern-day Belgium and the southern Netherlands. The name is a patronymic variation, meaning it was originally derived from a shortened form of the name Lucas, which signifies a person from Lucania. By the early 19th century, the family had established a notable presence in the town of Bois-le-Duc, known in Dutch as 's-Hertogenbosch. During the year 1815, which was a period of significant political transition following the Napoleonic Wars, members of the Luyckx family were active participants in the local community of this fortified city. Their presence in such a strategic administrative center suggests that the family was well-integrated into the social and economic life of the region during the formation of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lucas
Derived from the Latin name Lucanus meaning from Lucania.
This name
LuyckxA patronymic surname meaning son of Luke, originating from the given name.
also spelled
Luycks
Luicks
Likes
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Debrabandere, Frans. Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 2003
Stadsarchief 's-Hertogenbosch, Bevolkingsregister van de gemeente 's-Hertogenbosch, 1815
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
