Map of Netherlands showing where the Shook arms are recorded
The Shook arms were recorded in Dordrecht, 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
Dordrecht
Town
Dordrecht
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Shook 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 Shook 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 Shook Family in Netherlands
The family name Shook is often associated with the historical migration patterns of people moving through the Rhine River region of Europe. By the early nineteenth century, records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of Dordrecht, which is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. During this period, Dordrecht served as a vital hub for trade and shipping, placing the family at the center of a bustling economic environment. As the family lived in this port city, they likely participated in the local maritime or merchant industries that defined the region. Over time, the name evolved through various linguistic shifts as families moved across borders and settled into new communities. This history reflects the broader movement of families who sought stability and opportunity in the thriving urban centers of Western Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schuck
A Middle High German term referring to a shake or a jolt.
This name
ShookAn occupational or descriptive name for a person who was physically restless or energetic.
also spelled
Schook
Shook
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
