Map of Netherlands showing where the Vinson arms are recorded
The Vinson 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 Vinson 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 Vinson 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 Vinson Family in Netherlands
The surname Vinson is rooted in the linguistic traditions of Western Europe, where it evolved as a patronymic name meaning son of Vincent. This naming convention was common in regions influenced by Latin, as the name Vincent itself stems from the Latin word vincere, which means to conquer or to prevail. By the early 19th century, families carrying this name were established in the northern province of Friesland in the Netherlands. During this period, the region was undergoing significant social changes following the Napoleonic Wars. Families in Friesland often lived in close-knit agricultural communities where they maintained strong ties to their local parishes and provincial records. These early Vinson ancestors were part of a population that navigated the transition from traditional naming customs to the more formal registration systems that were being implemented across the Dutch provinces at that time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Vincentius
Derived from the Latin word vincere meaning to conquer or overcome.
This name
VinsonA patronymic surname meaning son of Vincent, signifying the descendant of the conqueror.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
AlleFriezen, Burgerlijke Stand Geboorteakten (1811-1815)
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1950
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helmetWisdom and security in defence
swordJustice, and military honour
helmetWisdom and security in defence
swordJustice, and military honour
