A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Thiessen family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0604 · Dutch, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
leafHappiness and abundance
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 d'arg. à une licorne saillante de sa.; au 2 d'arg. à une rose de sa.; au 3 d'arg. à trois oiseaux de sa.; au 4 d'arg. à trois feuilles de nénuphar de sin.”
NetherlandsSchiedam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Thiessen arms are recorded
The Thiessen arms were recorded in Schiedam, 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
Schiedam
Town
Schiedam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Thiessen 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 Thiessen 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 Thiessen Family in Netherlands
The surname Thiessen is a patronymic name, which means it was originally formed by adding a suffix to a father’s given name. In this case, the name is a variation of "Theodoric’s son," derived from the Germanic name Diederik or Theodoric, which translates to "ruler of the people." By the time the family was documented in the Dutch city of Schiedam in 1815, the name had become a stable hereditary surname passed down through generations. During the early 19th century, Schiedam was a bustling center for the gin distilling industry, and families living there were often deeply integrated into the local trade and maritime economy. As the name moved through different regions, its spelling evolved to reflect local linguistic habits, eventually settling into the form recognized today. This history highlights how a simple reference to an ancestor’s name transformed into a lasting identity for the family as they established their roots in the Netherlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Matthias
Gift of God
This name
ThiessenA patronymic surname meaning son of the gift of God.
also spelled
Thysson
Tyssen
Tisen
Tysson
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
leafHappiness and abundance
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
leafHappiness and abundance
