A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gelderman family of Netherlands.
Reg. 6950 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. au chev. d'arg., acc. de trois oiseaux du même, le vol levé. C.: un oiseau de l'écu, entre un vol à l'antique de gu.”
GueldersGuelders, c. 1815
Where the Gelderman Arms Were Recorded
Guelders
Map of Netherlands showing where the Gelderman arms are recorded
The Gelderman arms were recorded in Guelders, c. 1815.
Guelders was river country in the east of the Netherlands, held by families whose estates sat along the water. Land there stayed in the same hands for generations, and long tenure is what fills a register of 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
Guelders
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Gelderman 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 Gelderman 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 Guelders.
Origin & History of the Gelderman Family in Netherlands
The surname Gelderman originated as a descriptive label for people living in or originating from the historical region of Guelders, which is located in the eastern part of the modern-day Netherlands. During the early nineteenth century, the family name became firmly established in this area, reflecting a time when surnames were often used to identify a person's geographic roots. As the region transitioned through significant political changes following the Napoleonic era, families like the Geldermans maintained their presence in the local community. The name itself serves as a linguistic link to the Duchy of Guelders, suggesting that early ancestors were deeply connected to the social and economic life of this specific Dutch province. By 1815, the family was well-integrated into the local population, marking the beginning of their documented history in the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Geld
Old Germanic term referring to money, payment, or tribute.
This name
GeldermanA person who collected taxes or payments, or someone originating from the Gelderland region.
also spelled
Geldermann
Gelderman-van
Geldermans
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gelders Archief, Burgerlijke Stand Gelderland, 1815
P.J. Meertens, De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1951
Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie, Nederland's Patriciaat, 1910-present
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
