A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Nutt family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2009 · Dutch, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
millrind / fer de molineThe mill's iron, and the grinding of grain
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. à un fer-de-moulin d'or; au 2 d'or à quatre roses de sa., 2, 1 et 1; au 3 d'or à une grappe de raisin : d'azur, tigée et pamprée de sin.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Nutt arms are recorded
The Nutt 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 Nutt 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 Nutt 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 Nutt Family in Netherlands
The history of the Nutt family in the Netherlands is deeply connected to the northern province of Friesland, where records confirm their presence by 1815. During this era, the Netherlands underwent significant changes in how citizens registered their identities, particularly following the introduction of mandatory civil registration under Napoleonic rule. The name itself likely evolved from older Germanic or Frisian roots, often serving as a descriptive term or a shortened version of a longer personal name common in the coastal regions. Families in Friesland during the early nineteenth century were often deeply involved in local agriculture and maritime trades, which defined their social standing and daily life. As the family established itself in the region, they became part of the unique Frisian cultural landscape, which maintained its own distinct language and traditions separate from the rest of the country. By tracking these early records, we see a family that was firmly rooted in the local community during a time of great national transition.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Per fess az. and erm. a pale counterchanged three pheons ar”
GloucesterTewkesbury · Gloucester, c. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Nutt arms are recorded
The Nutt arms were recorded in Gloucester, c. 1620.
Gloucestershire had good farmland, a cloth trade in its valleys and a river carrying goods to Bristol. All three made money, and money bought the estates that brought arms with them.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Netherlands when the Nutt arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Gloucester.
Origin & History of the Nutt Family in England
The surname Nutt has deep roots in the English landscape, emerging as a descriptive name during the Middle Ages. It likely began as a nickname for someone with a small or round head, or perhaps for a person who lived near a prominent nut tree. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Gloucester. Records from 1620 show members of the Nutt family participating in the local life of this historic cathedral city. During this period, the family was part of the growing merchant and artisan classes that helped shape the economy of the West Country. As they moved through the generations, the name spread from these regional hubs into various parts of England, reflecting the steady migration of families looking for new opportunities in trade and agriculture.
Nutt Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Knut
Old Norse name meaning knot or node.
This name
NuttA patronymic surname derived from the given name Knut, signifying son of Knut.
also spelled
Nut
Nutta
Related arms
Allyerecorded with Nutt, same area
Barnardrecorded with Nutt, same area
Carrrecorded with Nutt, same area
Richardsonrecorded with Nutt, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1811-1950)
Nederlandse Familienamenbank, Nutt
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Familienamenbank
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millrind / fer de molineThe mill's iron, and the grinding of grain
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
millrind / fer de molineThe mill's iron, and the grinding of grain
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
