A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Stricker family of Netherlands.
Reg. 2112 · Dutch, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 la fasce de gu., acc. de trois roses du même, bout. et barbées d'or; la fasce ch. d'un cilindre d'arg., posé en fasce, percé d'un bâton d'arg. en fasce.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Stricker arms are recorded
The Stricker 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 Stricker 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 Stricker 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 Stricker Family in Netherlands
The surname Stricker is an occupational name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe. It comes from the Middle High German word "stricker," which referred to a person who made ropes, cords, or knitted goods. During the early 19th century, members of the Stricker family were established in Amsterdam, which was a major hub for trade and craftsmanship at the time. Many families with this name moved into urban centers to work in the textile industry or as specialized rope makers for the city’s busy shipping docks. By 1815, these individuals were well-integrated into the local community, contributing to the economic growth of the Netherlands as the country transitioned into a new era of peace and industrial development.
Stricker Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
strik
A cord, rope, or snare used for binding or trapping.
This name
StrickerAn occupational surname for a rope maker or someone who used snares.
also spelled
Stricker
Striker
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt. 1967
Gottschald, Max. Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen. 1971
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
