Map of Netherlands showing where the Veith arms are recorded
The Veith arms were recorded in Middelbourg, 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
Middelbourg
Town
Middelbourg
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Veith 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 Veith 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 Veith Family in Netherlands
The surname Veith is a variant of the name Veit, which finds its linguistic roots in the Latin name Vitus. This name became popular across German-speaking regions during the Middle Ages because of Saint Vitus, a highly venerated figure in Christian history. As the name spread, it evolved into various spellings including Veith, often used to distinguish different branches of families living in growing urban centers. By the early 19th century, members of the Veith family were well-established in the city of Middelburg. During this period, Middelburg served as a vital hub for trade and administration in the Netherlands. The presence of the family in this city suggests they were part of the mobile professional or merchant classes who moved across European borders to seek new economic opportunities during the post-Napoleonic era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Vitale
Derived from the Latin word for life or living.
This name
VeithA patronymic surname signifying a descendant of someone named Vitalis or Vitus.
also spelled
Vethe
Veths
Vet
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt. 1967
Zeeuws Archief. Burgerlijke Stand Middelburg: Geboorten, Huwelijken en Overlijden. 1815
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lambGentleness, patience and faith
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lambGentleness, patience and faith
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
