A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Vandervort family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7285 · Dutch, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur à trois fleurs-de-lis d'arg., rangées en bande; et deux cantons du même, l'un en chef à sen., l'autre en p. à dextre, ch. chacun d'une rose de gu.; au 2 d'arg. au lion de gu., ramp. contre un arbre de sin. à dextre, le tout soutenu d'une terrasse du même. Brl. d'or et d'azur. C.: un lion iss. de gu. L. d'or et d'azur.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Vandervort arms are recorded
The Vandervort 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 Vandervort 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 Vandervort 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 Vandervort Family in Netherlands
The family name Vandervort originates from the Dutch language, where it literally translates to "from the fort" or "from the enclosure." This type of surname was common in the Netherlands, as it often identified a person by the specific location or landmark where their family lived. By 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established in Amsterdam, a city that served as a major global hub for trade and culture during the early nineteenth century. Living in such a bustling center suggests that the family was likely involved in the maritime industry, commerce, or the skilled trades that defined the Dutch economy at the time. As the family grew and moved, the name evolved from its original Dutch spelling to the version used today, reflecting the family's journey from their historical roots in the fortified landscapes of the Netherlands to their later lives abroad.
Vandervort Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Van der Voort
From the ford or crossing point of a river.
This name
VandervortA topographic surname identifying someone who lived near a river crossing or ford.
also spelled
voort
voord
vandervoord
voorte
van der Vort
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van Nederlandse familienamen, 1963
Amsterdam City Archives, Bevolkingsregister van Amsterdam, 1811–1850
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
