A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Sias family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 9401 · Dutch, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
horseReadiness to serve king and country
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 parti: a. d'azur à la fasce d'arg.; b. d'or à une tête et col de cheval de sa.; au 2 d'arg. à un cerf au nat., couché sur une terrasse de sin.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Sias arms are recorded
The Sias arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry arms.
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
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Sias 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 Sias 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 Sias Family in Netherlands
The history of the Sias family in the Netherlands is deeply connected to the northern province of Friesland, where records confirm their presence by the early nineteenth century. During this period, the region was undergoing significant administrative changes following the end of French rule and the establishment of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Families living in Friesland at that time were often required to formalize their surnames for civil registration purposes, which helped solidify the spelling and lineage of the name. The name likely reflects the linguistic traditions of the Frisian people, who have maintained a distinct cultural and historical identity for centuries. By 1815, members of the Sias family were integrated into the local community, participating in the agricultural and maritime activities that defined the Frisian economy. Their presence in official documents from this era provides a clear starting point for tracing the family's development as they navigated the transition into a modern Dutch state.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
wolfReward from long service and hard work
lambGentleness, patience and faith
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 deux loups pass. de sa., ravissant chacun un agneau au nat., l'un sur l'autre; à la bord. de gu., ch. de huit flanchis d'or.”
AragonAragon, c. 1722
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Map of Spain showing where the Sias arms are recorded
The Sias arms were recorded in Aragon, c. 1722.
Aragon was mountain and river country in north-eastern Spain, with a strong tradition of small independent landholders. A great many families counted as gentry there, and each one needed a shield to be told apart.
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 Spain in this period.
Philip V of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip V of Spain
1714–1724
Reigning in Netherlands when the Sias arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Spain
In Spain, a coat of arms was considered a form of property that belonged to the entire family line. These arms were passed down from a father to all his children equally. Younger branches of the family usually kept the original design without needing to add any special marks to distinguish their specific line.
Granting authority
The Cronista Rey de Armas was the official body that regulated and granted coats of arms throughout Spain.
How they got arms
Families often obtained their arms through royal grants or by proving their noble status to the official heraldic authority.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the registers of the Cronista Rey de Armas starting in 1496.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Aragon.
Origin & History of the Sias Family in Spain
The Sias family name has deep roots in the historical region of Aragon, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1722. During this period, Aragon was a land defined by its transition from a powerful medieval kingdom into a centralized part of the Spanish state. Families living in this area often worked within the agricultural systems of the Ebro River valley or served in local administrative roles that supported the regional government. Because the name is closely tied to this specific geography, it likely evolved from local dialects spoken in the foothills of the Pyrenees. As the family moved through the eighteenth century, they participated in the social and economic shifts that defined rural Spanish life, moving from small village communities toward the developing urban centers of the region. This history reflects the broader experience of many families in northern Spain who maintained strong ties to their ancestral lands while adapting to the changing political landscape of the Spanish monarchy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Josias
Hebrew origin meaning Jehovah has healed or God supports.
This name
SiasA patronymic surname derived from the biblical name Josias, indicating descendant of Josiah.
also spelled
Saz
Sass
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van de provincie Friesland (1811-1950)
Nederlandse Familienamenbank, Nederlandse Familienamenbank, 2024
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Voornamenbank, 2024
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
horseReadiness to serve king and country
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
horseReadiness to serve king and country
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
wolfReward from long service and hard work
lambGentleness, patience and faith
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
