A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Haan family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5292 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'or à un coq de gu.”
NetherlandsDelft, c. 1815
Where the de Haan Arms Were Recorded
Delft
Map of Netherlands showing where the de Haan arms are recorded
The de Haan arms were recorded in Delft, 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
Delft
Town
Delft
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the de Haan 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 de Haan 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 de Haan Family in Netherlands
The surname de Haan is a classic example of a Dutch occupational or descriptive name, which translates literally to "the rooster." In the Netherlands, such names often originated during the late Middle Ages when families began adopting permanent surnames to distinguish themselves in growing urban centers. By the time the family was firmly established in the city of Delft in 1815, the name had already been part of the Dutch cultural landscape for centuries. Delft was a bustling hub of trade and craftsmanship during this period, and families like the de Haans were often integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes. The name likely served as a simple identifier in the community, reflecting a time when surnames were chosen based on personal traits, local landmarks, or the animals associated with a family’s home or shop. As the family navigated the social and economic shifts of the early nineteenth century, they remained part of the long tradition of Dutch citizens who helped shape the identity of historic cities like Delft.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
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 un coq, accosté de deux étoiles et acc. d'une autre étoile en p., le tout d'or.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the de Haan Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the de Haan arms are recorded
The de Haan arms were recorded in Belgium, c. 1737.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Brabant.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Netherlands when the de Haan arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the de Haan Family in Belgium
The family name de Haan finds its roots in the Low Countries, where it functioned as a descriptive surname used to identify individuals by their personal traits or nicknames. By the year 1737, records confirm that members of the family were firmly established within the Duchy of Brabant. During this period, the region was under the rule of the Austrian Habsburgs, and families like the de Haans were often involved in the local agricultural or mercantile life that defined the Brabant landscape. The name itself reflects a common naming tradition in the region where animal references were frequently adopted as identifiers. As the family grew, they integrated into the social and economic fabric of the Belgian provinces, contributing to the local community through their specific trades and civic participation. Their presence in the historical record of 18th-century Brabant highlights a long-standing connection to the development of the region before the modern borders of Belgium were fully formed.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hano
A Germanic term referring to a male bird or rooster.
This name
de HaanAn occupational or descriptive surname identifying a person who kept or resembled a rooster.
also spelled
Dehan
de Han
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1964
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregister van Delft, 1815
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cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
