A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Snider family of Netherlands.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Coupé d'or sur sa., à trois espadons (poissons) nageants, de l'un à l'autre, deux sur l'or, l'un sur l'autre, dont le deuxième cont., et un sur le sa.”
The Snider arms were recorded in Middelbourg, 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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
Reigning in Netherlands when the Snider arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Snider is a variant of the German name Schneider, which historically functioned as an occupational title for a tailor. As people began adopting permanent surnames across Europe, individuals who earned their living by cutting cloth and crafting garments were frequently identified by this trade. By 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of Middelburg in the Netherlands. During this period, Middelburg served as a vital center for trade and maritime activity, suggesting that the family likely moved into the region to participate in its growing economy. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved from its original German roots to the version used today, reflecting the natural linguistic shifts that occurred as families migrated and integrated into new communities.
to cut or to slice
