A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Burmania family of Netherlands.
Reg. 6037 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 d'or à la demi-aigle de sa., mouv. du parti; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à un trèfle d'or, attaché à un petit chicot du même en barre; au 4 d'or au lion de gu. Cq. cour. C.: trois pl. d'aut. d'azur, ch. chacune de deux trèfles d'or, l'un sur l'autre. L. d'azur et d'or. (Rengers.”
FrieslandFriesland, c. 1520
Where the Burmania Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Burmania arms are recorded
The Burmania arms were recorded in Friesland, c. 1520.
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
1520
Granting Authority for the Burmania 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.
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 Friesland.
Origin & History of the Burmania Family in Netherlands
The Burmania family emerged as a prominent noble house in the province of Friesland, with historical records confirming their established presence in the region by the early sixteenth century. The name is deeply tied to the landscape of the Northern Netherlands, where the family held significant influence through land ownership and local governance. During the 1520s, members of the family were active participants in the complex political life of the Frisian territories. They often served as grietmannen, which were powerful local officials responsible for administering justice and managing regional affairs. This role allowed the family to shape the development of their communities while maintaining deep roots in the rural estates that defined their status. By integrating themselves into the social and political fabric of Friesland, the Burmania family secured a lasting legacy that spanned several generations of regional leadership.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Burman
A person originating from the region of Burgundy or a castle dweller.
This name
BurmaniaRefers to a family associated with the noble house or estate of Burmania in Friesland.
also spelled
Burmanie
Burmanien
Burmanea
Burman
Related arms
Glasiussimilar arms
Wachtendonksimilar arms
Wingesimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Andreae, S. J. Fockema, De Friesche grietenij- en dorpsgerechten, 1891
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Archief van de familie Burmania, 1500–1800
Visscher, W., Beknopte geschiedenis van de Friese adel, 1998
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
lionCourage, strength and royalty
