A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Scheepers family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4047 · Dutch, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lambGentleness, patience and faith
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 coupé: a. d'or à un mouton de sa., posé sur une terrasse de sin.; b. d'az. à une étoile d'or; au 2 d'or à la demi-aigle de sa., mouv. du parti. C.: une étoile d'or.”
UtrechtUtrecht, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Scheepers arms are recorded
The Scheepers arms were recorded in Utrecht, c. 1815.
Utrecht was an old church town with rich farming country around it. Both the church and the land produced families of standing, and families of standing kept arms to seal their documents with.
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
Utrecht
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Scheepers 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 Scheepers 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 Utrecht.
Origin & History of the Scheepers Family in Netherlands
The surname Scheepers is a Dutch occupational name that traces its roots back to the word *scheper*, which is an older term for a shepherd. In the Netherlands, surnames often began as simple descriptions of a person's trade or daily life, and this name identified individuals who spent their time tending to flocks in the rural countryside. By the early 19th century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Utrecht. Records from 1815 confirm that members of the family were living in this historic region during a time of significant political change as the Netherlands transitioned into a new kingdom. Because Utrecht was a central hub for trade and administration, the family likely participated in the local economy of the city while maintaining the historical connection to their ancestral trade. This transition from rural origins to urban life reflects the broader social shifts occurring in the Netherlands during the post-Napoleonic era.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
horseReadiness to serve king and country
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“D'arg. à un cheval de gu., au chef d'or, ch. d'un saut. du sec.”
Belgiumc. 1737
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Map of Belgium showing where the Scheepers arms are recorded
The Scheepers arms were recorded in Belgium, c. 1737.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Brabant.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Netherlands when the Scheepers arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Scheepers Family in Belgium
The family name Scheepers finds its roots in the Low Countries, where it functioned as an occupational surname derived from the Dutch word *scheper*, meaning a shepherd. By the early eighteenth century, the family was firmly established in the Duchy of Brabant, a region known for its complex network of rural parishes and agricultural traditions. In 1737, records confirm that members of the family were active within this territory, likely living as tenant farmers or laborers who moved their flocks across the rolling landscape. During this era, life in Brabant was heavily influenced by the transition between local feudal customs and the growing administrative control of the Austrian Netherlands. Families like the Scheepers were part of a stable social fabric that relied on seasonal cycles and local church registers to track their history. Because the name was tied to a common profession, it reflects a lineage deeply connected to the land and the pastoral economy that defined the Belgian countryside for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Scheper
A person who tends and guards a flock of sheep.
This name
ScheepersA patronymic surname indicating the son or descendant of a shepherd.
also spelled
Schepper
Scheper
Schepersz
Shepers
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1959
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Het Utrechts Archief, Bevolkingsregister Utrecht 1815
Nationaal Archief, Burgerlijke Stand en Bevolking in Nederland 1811-1900
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lambGentleness, patience and faith
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lambGentleness, patience and faith
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
horseReadiness to serve king and country
