A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the van der Linde family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0109 · Dutch, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“De sin. a trois flanchis (ou sautoirs pattes) d'arg.”
NetherlandsDordrecht, c. 1815
Where the van der Linde Arms Were Recorded
Dordrecht
Map of Netherlands showing where the van der Linde arms are recorded
The van der Linde arms were recorded in Dordrecht, 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
Dordrecht
Town
Dordrecht
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the van der Linde 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 van der Linde 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 Linde Family in Netherlands
The surname van der Linde is a classic example of a topographic name, which means it was originally used to identify people based on where they lived. In the Dutch language, the name translates to "from the linden tree," suggesting that the earliest ancestors likely lived near a prominent or landmark linden tree in their local village or rural community. While the name appears in various regions across the Netherlands, the presence of the family in Friesland by 1815 reflects the broader historical trend of families settling in the northern provinces during the period of the Napoleonic reforms. During this era, the Dutch government began requiring citizens to register permanent surnames for tax and military purposes, which solidified the use of the name for generations to come. Because the linden tree was a common symbol of community gathering and protection in medieval Dutch culture, families who adopted this name were often associated with the heart of their local town or a specific piece of ancestral land.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'or a trois quintefeuilles de sin.”
FlandreFlandre, c. 1663
Where the van der Linde Arms Were Recorded
Flandre
Map of France showing where the van der Linde arms are recorded
The van der Linde arms were recorded in Flandre, c. 1663.
Flandre grew rich on cloth, and its towns were among the busiest in Europe. Merchant families bought land with their profits and took arms to go with it, so trade put as many names in the registers here as land did.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in Netherlands when the van der Linde arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Flandre.
Origin & History of the van der Linde Family in France
The name van der Linde is a topographical surname that identifies a family living near a prominent linden tree, which was often a central gathering point in early European villages. While the name is famously associated with the Low Countries, its presence in Flandre during the seventeenth century reflects the fluid borders and shared cultural history between the southern Netherlands and northern France. By 1663, families bearing this name were well-established in the region, navigating a landscape that was frequently contested by the French crown. As the French monarchy expanded its influence into these territories, families like the van der Lindes often had to adapt to new administrative systems while maintaining their local linguistic and social ties. This transition period highlights how a simple descriptive name evolved into a permanent family identity during a time of significant political change in the borderlands of France and Flandre.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Linde
A type of deciduous tree known as the linden or lime tree.
This name
van der LindeRefers to someone who lived near a prominent linden tree or a linden forest.
also spelled
vanderLinden
vanLinde
Linden
vanderLynde
Related arms
Lindenvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1964
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1988
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland 1811-1950
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
cinquefoilHope and joy
