A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Vandeusen family of Netherlands.
Reg. 8421 · Dutch, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
flailDiligence in husbandry and hard labour
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 coupé: a. d'azur à une coupe d'or; b. d'arg. à trois poissons nageants au nat., l'un sur l'autre; aux 2 et 3 coupé: a. d'arg. à un arbre terrassé de sin.; b. une fourche et un fléau, passés en saut., et une ruche br. sur ces meubles, senestrés d'une tour sommée d'un cygne. C.: 1° un vol; 2° un dauphin.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Vandeusen arms are recorded
The Vandeusen arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry arms.
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
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Vandeusen 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 Vandeusen 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 Vandeusen Family in Netherlands
The family name Vandeusen originates from the Dutch language and translates literally to "from the house." Historically, this type of surname was used to identify individuals by the specific location or property where they resided. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were established in the province of Friesland in the northern Netherlands. During this period, the region was undergoing significant social changes following the end of the Napoleonic era and the formation of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1815. Families in Friesland at this time were often deeply connected to the local agricultural and maritime industries that defined the area. As the family grew, they maintained their presence in these Dutch provinces before many descendants eventually moved to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Van Deusen
From the town of Doesburg or a house near a waterfall.
This name
VandeusenRefers to an individual originating from the Dutch town of Doesburg or a dwelling located by a waterfall.
also spelled
van Dieson
van Dissen
van Diesin
van Deesen
Vandissen
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1950
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Bevolkingsregisters van Friesland, 1815
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
flailDiligence in husbandry and hard labour
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
flailDiligence in husbandry and hard labour
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
