A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Diemont family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7406 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
triangleThe Trinity, and stability
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 cinq triangles ondées d'or, la première soutenant une haleine d'arg. jetant de l'eau par ses narines; au chef d'or.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Diemont Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Diemont arms are recorded
The Diemont 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 Diemont 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 Diemont 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 Diemont Family in Netherlands
The family name Diemont traces its roots to the vibrant commercial environment of early nineteenth-century Amsterdam. By 1815, members of the family were firmly established within the city, a period marked by the restoration of the Dutch monarchy and the stabilization of civil society following the Napoleonic era. The name itself suggests a connection to the French language, likely originating as a descriptive term or a locational identifier that evolved into a permanent surname as record-keeping became more standardized across the Netherlands. During this time, families in Amsterdam often participated in the city’s growing trade networks, and the Diemonts were part of the urban middle class that helped shape the economic recovery of the Dutch capital. As the family grew, they became integrated into the local social fabric, leaving behind traces in municipal registers that document their residence and professional activities in the heart of the city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mons
Latin term for a mountain or a prominent hill.
This name
DiemontRefers to someone who lived near or originated from a mountain or hill.
also spelled
Diemond
Deemont
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
triangleThe Trinity, and stability
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
triangleThe Trinity, and stability
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
