A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Besemer family of Netherlands.
Reg. 9803 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 trois los. d'or. C.: un ours iss., au nat.”
NetherlandsRotterdam, c. 1815
Where the Besemer Arms Were Recorded
Rotterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Besemer arms are recorded
The Besemer arms were recorded in Rotterdam, 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
Rotterdam
Town
Rotterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Besemer 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 Besemer 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 Besemer Family in Netherlands
The Besemer family name has deep roots in the Netherlands, with historical records confirming their presence in the port city of Rotterdam by the early nineteenth century. The name itself is thought to be topographic in origin, likely derived from the Dutch word "besem," which means broom. This suggests that the earliest ancestors may have been makers or sellers of brooms, or perhaps they lived near a location associated with this trade. During the 1800s, Rotterdam was a rapidly growing center for trade and shipping, which provided many opportunities for families to establish themselves in various crafts and industries. As the family grew, they became part of the urban fabric of the city, contributing to the local economy and the development of the region during a time of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Besem
A broom or bundle of twigs used for sweeping.
This name
BesemerAn occupational name for a maker or seller of brooms.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
