A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Van Wyk family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4096 · Dutch, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 de sin. à trois merlettes de sa., 2 et 1; au 2 coupé: a. d'azur à deux fleurs-de-lis accostées d'or; b. d'arg. à un arbre de sin. Cq. cour. C.: l'arbre. L. de sin. et de sa.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Van Wyk arms are recorded
The Van Wyk 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 Van Wyk 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 Wyk 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 Wyk Family in Netherlands
The surname Van Wyk originates from the Dutch language and translates to mean someone who lived near or came from a specific neighborhood or district. In the Netherlands, the word "wijk" refers to a quarter or a section of a town. By the early 19th century, the family was firmly established in Amsterdam. Records from 1815 show that members of the family were active participants in the city's urban life during a time of significant political change following the Napoleonic Wars. As residents of a major trading hub, these early family members likely navigated the bustling markets and canals that defined Amsterdam at the start of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The name served as a way to identify their local roots within the dense and growing population of the city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
wijk
A district, neighborhood, or settlement area.
This name
Van WykRefers to someone who lived near or originated from a specific district or neighborhood.
also spelled
Vanwyk
Vanwick
van Vike
van Wick
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Burgerlijke Stand (Civil Registration), 1815
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregisters van Amsterdam (Population Registers), 1815
Van der Aa, A. J., Biographisch Woordenboek der Nederlanden, 1852
De Vries, J. W., Nederlandse Familienamen: Herkomst en Betekenis, 2005
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treeLife, endurance and deep roots
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
