Map of Netherlands showing where the de Haas arms are recorded
The de Haas 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 de Haas 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 de Haas 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 Haas Family in Netherlands
The surname de Haas is a topographic name that originated in the Low Countries, likely referring to someone who lived near a field or area frequented by hares. In the Dutch language, the word "haas" translates directly to the animal, and such names were often given to individuals based on their physical traits, personality, or the location of their home. By the early nineteenth century, the family was well-established in the bustling port city of Rotterdam. During this period, Rotterdam was a major center for trade and maritime activity, which provided many opportunities for families to build stable lives. Records from 1815 show that members of the de Haas family were active participants in the city’s growing economy, reflecting the broader trend of urban development and social transition occurring in the Netherlands following the end of the Napoleonic era.
de Haas Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Hase
A Germanic term referring to the animal known as a hare.
This name
de HaasA topographic or habitational name for someone who lived at a house marked by a hare sign.
also spelled
Dehas
de Has
Related arms
de Haazevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van Nederlandse familienamen, 1957
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