A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baan family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4392 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
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 cinq fusées de sa., accolées en fasce, touchant les flancs de l'écu. C.: une fusée de sa., entre un vol d'or et de sa.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Baan Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Baan arms are recorded
The Baan 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 Baan 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 Baan 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 Baan Family in Netherlands
The surname Baan is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of the Netherlands, particularly within the northern province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this region, a time when the Dutch government began formalizing the registration of surnames for all citizens. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive term related to geography or trade, as the word "baan" in Dutch refers to a path, a track, or a specialized workspace. In the rural and maritime environment of Friesland, such a name may have identified an ancestor who lived near a specific road or worked in a trade that required a dedicated lane or area. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of Frisian life, contributing to the agricultural and social development of their communities while maintaining their identity through this distinct family name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bane
Old English or Germanic term referring to a slayer or killer.
This name
BaanA topographic name for someone who lived near a path, road, or track.
also spelled
Ban
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1811–1950)
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen (1964)
Nederlandse Familienamenbank, Meertens Instituut (2023)
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lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
