Map of Netherlands showing where the Recker arms are recorded
The Recker arms were recorded in Middelbourg, 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
Middelbourg
Town
Middelbourg
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Recker 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 Recker 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 Recker Family in Netherlands
The surname Recker is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, likely originating as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a specific landmark or held a particular occupation. In the context of the early nineteenth century, the family established a notable presence in the Dutch city of Middelburg. By 1815, Middelburg served as a vital hub for trade and administration following the turbulent years of the Napoleonic era. Families living in this region during that time often navigated a period of significant social transition as the Netherlands moved toward becoming a unified kingdom. The presence of the Recker name in local records suggests that these early ancestors were integrated into the urban life of this historic merchant city, contributing to the local community as it rebuilt its economy and civic identity after years of conflict.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Rekker
A person who stretches or pulls materials like leather or metal.
This name
ReckerAn occupational surname for a craftsman who works by stretching or extending materials.
also spelled
Recker
Reker
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nationaal Archief, Burgerlijke Stand in Nederland 1811-1915
Zeeuws Archief, Bevolkingsregister van Middelburg
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