A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Tritz family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4103 · Dutch, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
knightChivalry and service in arms
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à un homme de carn., les reins ceints d'une toile, tenant de sa main dextre une balance et supp. de sa sen. un oiseau; au chef d'arg., ch. d'une croisette pattée alésée d'azur. C.: la croisette, entre un vol.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Tritz arms are recorded
The Tritz 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 Tritz 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 Tritz 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 Tritz Family in Netherlands
The family name Tritz has roots that trace back to the Germanic regions of Europe, where it likely functioned as a shortened form of names beginning with the element "trud," meaning strength. By the early 19th century, members of the family were firmly established in Amsterdam. This period was a time of significant transition for the city as it recovered from the Napoleonic Wars and began to rebuild its status as a major center for trade and industry. Living in Amsterdam during 1815 placed the family at the heart of a bustling urban environment that attracted people from across the continent. Because the name was relatively rare, those who carried it were often part of tight-knit communities that relied on craftsmanship or local commerce to sustain their households. These early records from the Netherlands provide a clear starting point for understanding how the family integrated into the social and economic fabric of a growing European capital.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Trud
Old Germanic element meaning strength or spear.
This name
TritzA patronymic or diminutive form derived from the Germanic name Gertrude or Trudpert.
also spelled
Troz
Trots
Trotze
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
knightChivalry and service in arms
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
knightChivalry and service in arms
