A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Pluim family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7245 · Dutch, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'or à la demi-aigle de sa., mouv. du parti; au 2 coupé: a. d'azur à une plume d'autruche d'arg., posée en barre; b. d'arg. à un arbre terrassé de sin.”
NetherlandsLeeuwarden, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Pluim arms are recorded
The Pluim arms were recorded in Leeuwarden, 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
Leeuwarden
Town
Leeuwarden
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Pluim 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 Pluim 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 Pluim Family in Netherlands
The surname Pluim finds its roots in the Dutch language, where the word refers to a feather or a plume. In the early nineteenth century, families often adopted descriptive surnames based on their appearance, trade, or local environment. By 1815, records confirm that members of the Pluim family were established in the city of Leeuwarden, which is the historic capital of the province of Friesland. During this period, the Napoleonic administration required all citizens to formally register their surnames to improve tax collection and military conscription. As residents of a bustling urban center, these early family members likely participated in the trade and craft industries that defined Leeuwarden at the time. Their presence in the city archives during this era marks a significant point in the family history as they transitioned into the modern system of permanent, inherited surnames.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Plume
A feather or a decorative plume of feathers.
This name
PluimA nickname for someone who wore a prominent feather in their cap.
Related arms
Pluym (van der) - Leydevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Leeuwarden, Geboorteakten 1815
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Familienamenbank
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
