A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ackerman family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2937 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
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)
“D'azur au chev., acc. de trois étoiles (8), celle en p. surmontant une charrue, le tout d'arg.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Ackerman Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Ackerman arms are recorded
The Ackerman arms were recorded in Amsterdam, 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
Amsterdam
Town
Amsterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Ackerman 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 Ackerman 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 Ackerman Family in Netherlands
The surname Ackerman finds its roots in the Germanic and Dutch words for a plowman or a field worker. During the early nineteenth century, the name was firmly established among the working population of Amsterdam. By 1815, when the Netherlands was transitioning into a new kingdom following the Napoleonic era, families carrying this name were integrated into the city’s urban fabric. They often worked in trades that supported the bustling maritime economy of the capital. Because the name describes a person who tills the land, it suggests that the family’s ancestors likely moved from rural farming districts into the growing city of Amsterdam to seek new opportunities. This migration was common during the period, as families looked to improve their social standing by shifting from agricultural labor to the diverse industries found in the Dutch capital.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à trois coqs de sa.”
BrabantBrabant, c. 1737
Where the Ackerman Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Ackerman arms are recorded
The Ackerman arms were recorded in Brabant, c. 1737.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Netherlands when the Ackerman arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Brabant.
Origin & History of the Ackerman Family in Belgium
The surname Ackerman finds its roots in the medieval Low Countries, where it served as an occupational descriptor for a plowman or a field worker. By the early eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the Duchy of Brabant, a region that was then under the control of the Austrian Habsburgs. Records from 1737 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the agricultural and social life of this territory. During this era, the name was closely tied to the cultivation of the fertile Flemish soil, reflecting a lineage deeply connected to the rural economy of the region. As the family moved through the towns and villages of Brabant, they helped shape the local community by maintaining the land and contributing to the steady growth of the population during a time of relative stability.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Acker
A field or piece of cultivated land.
This name
AckermanAn occupational surname for a farmer or someone who works the land.
also spelled
Akerman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Debrabandere, Frans. Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk. 2003
Van der Schaar, Jo. Woordenboek van voornamen. 2010
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister 1815
Nationaal Archief, Burgerlijke Stand en Bevolking
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
