Map of Netherlands showing where the Burkman arms are recorded
The Burkman 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 Burkman 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 Burkman 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 Burkman Family in Netherlands
The name Burkman is rooted in the Germanic and Dutch linguistic traditions, likely evolving from a combination of words relating to a fortress or a protected settlement. By the early nineteenth century, the family was well-established in the bustling port city of Amsterdam. During this period, Amsterdam served as a major center for trade and commerce following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Families like the Burkmans were often part of the growing urban middle class, contributing to the city's recovery and its status as a hub for international exchange. Living in Amsterdam in 1815 placed the family at the heart of a rapidly changing Europe, where they likely engaged in the merchant activities or skilled trades that defined the city’s economy at the time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Burg
A fortified place, castle, or town.
This name
BurkmanRefers to a person who lived near or worked at a fortified settlement.
also spelled
Burchmann
Burkman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kloek, Joost and Mijnhardt, Wijnand, 1800: Blueprints for a National Community, 2004
Amsterdam City Archives (Stadsarchief Amsterdam), Bevolkingsregister (Population Register), 1815
Israel, Jonathan, The Dutch Republic: Its Rise, Greatness, and Fall 1477-1806, 1995
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
beeIndustry, order and tireless work
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
beeIndustry, order and tireless work
