Map of Netherlands showing where the Schutt arms are recorded
The Schutt arms were recorded in Amsterdam, 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
Amsterdam
Town
Amsterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Schutt 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 Schutt 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 Schutt Family in Netherlands
The family name Schutt has deep roots in the Netherlands, where it functioned as a descriptive surname during a time when last names were becoming permanent fixtures of identity. In the Dutch language, the term "schut" is historically associated with protection or a barrier, often referring to a fence, a screen, or a person who served as a guard. By the time the family was firmly established in Amsterdam in 1815, the city was undergoing a major transition following the end of the Napoleonic era. During this period, the Dutch government required citizens to formally register their surnames in civil records to improve taxation and military conscription. Families like the Schutts were part of the growing urban population that helped rebuild the city’s trade networks after years of economic hardship. As residents of a bustling port city, early family members likely participated in the local merchant guilds or the skilled labor sectors that defined Amsterdam’s recovery in the early nineteenth century.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
crossbowReadiness for battle and skill at arms
Colours
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)
“De gu. à une arbalète d'or, en pal, cordée de sa.”
BelgiumAnvers, c. 1737
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Map of Belgium showing where the Schutt arms are recorded
The Schutt arms were recorded in Anvers, c. 1737.
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 Schutt 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 Schutt Family in Belgium
The family name Schutt has deep roots in the historical landscape of the Low Countries, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the city of Antwerp by 1737. During this era, Antwerp served as a bustling hub of international commerce and trade, which likely influenced the lives and movements of those bearing the name. The name itself is thought to be derived from Middle Dutch terms related to protection or barriers, which suggests that early ancestors may have held roles related to local security or the management of water sluices. As the family established themselves in the region, they became part of the urban fabric of a city defined by its guilds, markets, and complex social structures. By living in a major port city during the eighteenth century, the Schutt family was positioned at the center of a rapidly changing European economy, where they contributed to the local community through their trades and daily civic participation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schut
A Middle Dutch term referring to a fence, barrier, or enclosure.
This name
SchuttAn occupational name for a gatekeeper, a guard, or someone living near a fence.
also spelled
Schutt
Schutte
Schuter
Shut
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1957
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister van Amsterdam (Population Register of Amsterdam)
Nationaal Archief, Burgerlijke Stand (Civil Registry records)
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
crossbowReadiness for battle and skill at arms
