A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Asser family of Netherlands.
Reg. 5593 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à la bande d'arg.; à la bord d'or [Quelquefois la bord. est ch. de [?]]”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Asser Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Asser arms are recorded
The Asser 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 Asser 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 Asser 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 Asser Family in Netherlands
The Asser family name holds a significant place in the history of the Netherlands, particularly within the Jewish community of Amsterdam. By the early nineteenth century, the family had established a prominent presence in the city, with records confirming their residency by 1815. The name itself is a variant of the Hebrew name Asher, which translates to happy or blessed. During this period, the family began to distinguish itself through intellectual and professional pursuits, eventually producing several notable legal scholars and government advisors. Their integration into Dutch society during the nineteenth century reflects a broader trend of Jewish families rising to prominence in law, politics, and academia. This transition from a traditional background to a central role in the Dutch legal system helped shape the family legacy that persists to this day.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Asher
A Hebrew name meaning happy, blessed, or fortunate.
This name
AsserA patronymic surname derived from the Hebrew given name indicating a blessed or happy individual.
also spelled
Assere
Aser
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Asser, Tobias M.C., Levensbericht van Lodewijk Asser, 1895
Schöffer, I., Het nationaal-socialistische beeld van de geschiedenis der Nederlanden, 1956
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
