A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Rike family of Netherlands.
Reg. 5129 · Dutch, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
knightChivalry and service in arms
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 de gu. à un homme iss. d'or, tenant de sa main dextre étendue une bourse du même; au 2 d'arg. à une rose de gu. C.: l'homme iss.”
NetherlandsRotterdam, c. 1815
Where the Rike Arms Were Recorded
Rotterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Rike arms are recorded
The Rike arms were recorded in Rotterdam, 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
Rotterdam
Town
Rotterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Rike 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 Rike 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 Rike Family in Netherlands
The family name Rike traces its roots to the bustling maritime environment of the Netherlands, with documented evidence placing family members in Rotterdam by 1815. During the early nineteenth century, Rotterdam was a rapidly growing port city that drew people from across the region for trade and labor. The name likely evolved from Germanic or Dutch linguistic roots, often serving as a shortened form of names containing the element "ric," which means ruler or powerful. As the family established itself in this urban center, they became part of the working fabric of a city defined by its connection to the sea and international commerce. This period of history saw the family navigating the transition from the Napoleonic era into a new age of Dutch independence, where they contributed to the local community as residents of a vital European hub.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Rik
A Germanic element meaning powerful, ruler, or king.
This name
RikeA patronymic or nickname derived from names like Hendrik, signifying a powerful ruler.
also spelled
Ryck
Rike
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Rotterdam, Burgerlijke Stand (Birth, Marriage, and Death records)
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregister van Rotterdam
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Leenders, K.A.H.W., Van Turnhout tot Rotterdam: Een historisch-geografische studie, 1996
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knightChivalry and service in arms
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
knightChivalry and service in arms
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
