A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the de Hart family of Netherlands.
Reg. 2200 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'arg. à trois coeurs de gu.”
NetherlandsHoorn Holl, c. 1815
Where the de Hart Arms Were Recorded
Hoorn
Map of Netherlands showing where the de Hart arms are recorded
The de Hart arms were recorded in Hoorn Holl, 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
Hoorn
Town
Hoorn Holl
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the de Hart 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 Hart 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 Hart Family in Netherlands
The surname de Hart is deeply rooted in the maritime and commercial history of the Netherlands, particularly within the historic port city of Hoorn. By the early 19th century, members of the family were well-established residents of this North Holland town, which had long served as a vital hub for the Dutch East India Company. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive term or a nickname, as the word "hart" translates to "heart" or "stag" in Dutch. In the context of 1815, families living in Hoorn were often connected to the bustling trade networks that defined the region. As the Netherlands transitioned into a new era following the Napoleonic period, the de Hart family became part of the local civic fabric, contributing to the growth and administrative life of the city during a time of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hart
A male deer or stag, often used as a topographic identifier.
This name
de HartDerived from the Dutch preposition 'de' meaning 'the' and the word for stag.
also spelled
Hart
Harte
Related arms
Hartvariant spelling
Polrecorded with de Hart, same area
van Akerlakenrecorded with de Hart, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Westfries Archief, Bevolkingsregister van de gemeente Hoorn (1815)
Nationaal Archief, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand (1811–1820)
Fruin, R., De Nederlandsche geschiedenis (1901)
Van Dillen, J.G., Van Rijkdom en Regenten: Handboek tot de economische en sociale geschiedenis van Nederland tijdens de Republiek (1970)
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heartSincerity, charity and true affection
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
