A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Abbas family of Netherlands.
Reg. 9516 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
ramLeadership and authority
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 d'or à une demi-aigle de sa., mouv. du parti; au 2 d'azur au bélier sautant d'arg., accorné d'or.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Abbas Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Abbas arms are recorded
The Abbas 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 Abbas 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 Abbas 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 Abbas Family in Netherlands
The surname Abbas has deep roots in the northern regions of the Netherlands, particularly within the province of Friesland. By the year 1815, when the Dutch government began formalizing civil registries, the Abbas family was already well-established in this coastal area. The name itself is often considered a patronymic, meaning it was originally derived from a given name rather than a specific location or occupation. In many historical contexts, the name is linked to the ancient name Abbas, which carries meanings related to nobility or fatherhood in various linguistic traditions. As the family lived in Friesland, they were part of a unique cultural landscape defined by the Frisian language and strong local traditions. These early ancestors likely worked as farmers or tradespeople, contributing to the steady growth of the regional economy during the nineteenth century. The presence of the name in official records from this period provides a clear starting point for tracing the family’s long history in the Dutch countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Abbas
Derived from the Arabic word for lion or stern-faced.
This name
AbbasA patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor bearing the name Abbas.
also spelled
Abass
Abas
Related arms
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Fiedlersimilar arms
van Eyselingensimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland), 1811–1950
Huizinga, A., Encyclopedie van namen, 1955
Meertens, P.J., De Nederlandse familienamen: ontstaan en betekenis, 1947
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
ramLeadership and authority
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
ramLeadership and authority
