A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the van Pelt family of Netherlands.
Reg. 8695 · Dutch, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à un cygne démembré d'arg., soutenu de la ligne du coupé, le vol ouv.; au 2 d'arg. à un hameçon de sa., posé en pal, mouv. du coupé, l'arête à dextre. C.: un vol, d'arg. et d'azur. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
NetherlandsSchiedam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the van Pelt arms are recorded
The van Pelt 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 van Pelt 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 Pelt 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 Pelt Family in Netherlands
The surname Van Pelt originates from the Netherlands and is a topographic name, meaning it was originally used to describe someone who lived near a specific location. In Dutch, the word "pelt" is often associated with a marshy area or a piece of land located near a river or stream. By the early 19th century, the family was well-established in the city of Schiedam, which is a historic town famous for its gin distilleries and proximity to the water. Records from 1815 confirm that members of the family were active residents in this region during a time of significant political change in the Netherlands. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the development of their community through trade and daily labor. The name serves as a lasting connection to the geography of the Dutch landscape where the family first put down their roots.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pelt
A place name referring to a pelt or a skin-processing area.
This name
van PeltIndicates someone who originated from the town of Pelt in Belgium.
also spelled
Vanpel
Vanpeld
Related arms
Hettingasimilar arms
Pont (du) de Busqueausimilar arms
van den Bergensimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Beekman, A. A., Geschiedkundige atlas van Nederland, 1913
Gemeentearchief Schiedam, Bevolkingsregister van Schiedam, 1815
Van der Aa, A. J., Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden, 1852
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