A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the van Erp family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4592 · Dutch, W–Z
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 brét. et c.-brét. de gu., acc. de sept roses du même, bout. d'or, barbées de sin., 4 en chef et 3 en p.”
NetherlandsGorinchem, c. 1815
Where the van Erp Arms Were Recorded
Gorinchem
Map of Netherlands showing where the van Erp arms are recorded
The van Erp arms were recorded in Gorinchem, 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
Gorinchem
Town
Gorinchem
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the van Erp 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 Erp 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 Erp Family in Netherlands
The surname Van Erp is a toponymic name, which means it was originally derived from a specific place. In this case, the name refers to the village of Erp, located in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands. During the Middle Ages, people often adopted the name of their home village as a way to identify themselves when they traveled or settled in new areas. By the early 19th century, members of the family had established a significant presence in the fortified city of Gorinchem. Records from 1815 confirm that the family was well-integrated into the local community there during a time of great political change in the Netherlands. As the family moved away from their ancestral roots in Erp, the name served as a permanent link to their geographic origins, preserving their history across generations as they built new lives in cities like Gorinchem.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Erpe
A Germanic term referring to a muddy or swampy area.
This name
van ErpIndicates a person who originated from the village of Erp in North Brabant.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Beelaerts van Blokland, P.R., Nederland's Patriciaat, 1910
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
