A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Banghart family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0810 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
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; au chef de sa., ch. de trois fermaux d'or en forme de losanges couchées, l'ardillon à sen. C.: un vol de sa., chaque aile ch. de trois fermaux en losange d'or, l'un sur l'autre, l'ardillon en pal.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Banghart arms are recorded
The Banghart 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 Banghart 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 Banghart 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 Banghart Family in Netherlands
The Banghart family name has deep roots tied to the northern regions of the Netherlands, specifically the province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, which was a time of significant transition for the Dutch people following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The name itself is believed to be of Germanic origin, likely evolving from descriptive terms used to identify individuals by their character or a specific location. During the 1800s, families in Friesland often lived in close-knit agricultural communities where they maintained strong ties to the land and local traditions. As the century progressed, the family name began to spread as individuals sought new opportunities outside of their ancestral home, eventually carrying the name across borders and into different parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bange
Derived from the Middle Dutch word for fearful or anxious.
This name
BanghartA topographical or descriptive surname likely referring to someone living near a fearful place or having a timid disposition.
also spelled
Bongard
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Bevolkingsregister van Friesland 1811-1850
AlleFriezen, Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
buckleFidelity, and a bond firmly held
