A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the van der Laan family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4310 · Dutch, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 la fasce d'or, acc. de trois barillets couchés d'arg., rangés en chef. Cq. timbré d'une couronne murale. C.: deux bâtons de commandement de sa., emboutés d'or, passés en saut. D.: PER MARE, PER TERRAS.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the van der Laan arms are recorded
The van der Laan 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 van der Laan 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 van der Laan 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 van der Laan Family in Netherlands
The surname van der Laan is a classic Dutch toponymic name, which means it was originally used to describe where a person lived. In the Dutch language, the word laan refers to a lane, a path, or a tree-lined avenue. People who lived near a prominent lane or a specific path often adopted this name to distinguish themselves from others in their community. By the early 19th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the northern province of Friesland. During this period, the Dutch government began requiring citizens to register permanent family names for official records. This process solidified the use of the name van der Laan for many families who had previously identified themselves simply by their location or their father's name. Because Friesland has a unique cultural and linguistic history compared to the rest of the Netherlands, the presence of the family there suggests deep roots in the local agricultural or village life of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Laan
A path, lane, or alleyway.
This name
van der LaanRefers to someone who lived near a specific lane or path.
also spelled
Vanderlan
vanderlan
Related arms
van der Laenvariant spelling
van der Lanenvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van Nederlandse familienamen, 1963
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1811-1950)
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
