Map of Netherlands showing where the Wiggers arms are recorded
The Wiggers arms were recorded in Delft, 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
Delft
Town
Delft
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Wiggers 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 Wiggers 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 Wiggers Family in Netherlands
The surname Wiggers finds its roots in the Germanic naming traditions of the Low Countries, evolving from the ancient personal name Wigher or Wigger. This name is composed of the elements "wig," meaning war or battle, and "hari," meaning warrior or army. By the time the family appears in the official records of Delft in 1815, the name had long transitioned from a descriptive nickname into a stable hereditary surname. During the early nineteenth century, the Netherlands underwent significant administrative changes under the Napoleonic Code, which required all citizens to register their family names formally with the state. The Wiggers family in Delft likely participated in this transition, solidifying their identity within the urban fabric of the city. As residents of a prominent trade and manufacturing hub, these early family members were part of a society that valued craft and civic participation, helping to anchor the Wiggers name in the historical landscape of the Dutch provinces.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
duckResourcefulness on land and water
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 canettes d'arg.; au 2 d'or à la fasce d'azur, acc. de trois glands de sin., les tiges en bas.”
FlandreFlandre, c. 1663
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Map of France showing where the Wiggers arms are recorded
The Wiggers arms were recorded in Flandre, c. 1663.
Flandre grew rich on cloth, and its towns were among the busiest in Europe. Merchant families bought land with their profits and took arms to go with it, so trade put as many names in the registers here as land did.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in Netherlands when the Wiggers arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Flandre.
Origin & History of the Wiggers Family in France
The family name Wiggers finds its roots in the northern regions of Europe, with a notable presence in the historical territory of Flandre by 1663. During the seventeenth century, this area was a complex crossroads of cultural and linguistic exchange between the French-speaking populations and their neighbors. The name itself is derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Wigheri, which combines elements meaning war and army. As families moved across the shifting borders of the French kingdom, the name evolved to reflect the local dialects of the region. Members of the Wiggers family were often integrated into the local agricultural and trade communities that defined the economy of the Flemish borderlands. By establishing themselves in this specific area during the mid-1600s, the family became part of the long history of migration and settlement that shaped the diverse social landscape of northern France.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Wigand
Derived from the Germanic elements for war and spirit or courage.
This name
WiggersA patronymic surname meaning son of Wigand, signifying a warrior or fighter.
also spelled
Wigger
Wyggers
Wiggerse
Viggers
Related arms
Aichelinsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Leenders, K.A.H.W., Van heerlijkheid tot gemeente: De geschiedenis van de Nederlandse gemeenten, 1993
Nationaal Archief, Burgerlijke Stand en Bevolking in Nederland
Stadsarchief Delft, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand van Delft
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
duckResourcefulness on land and water
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
