A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Geldermann family of Netherlands.
Reg. 9550 · 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 Geldermann Arms Were Recorded
Guelders
Map of Netherlands showing where the Geldermann arms are recorded
The Geldermann 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 Geldermann 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 Geldermann 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 Geldermann Family in Netherlands
The name Geldermann originates from the historic Duchy of Guelders, a region located in the modern-day Netherlands and Germany. During the early nineteenth century, the family was well-established in this area, particularly around the year 1815. The name itself functions as a topographic or locative surname, meaning it was used to identify individuals who hailed from the Guelders territory. As people began to move more frequently for trade and work, adopting the name of one’s home region became a common way to maintain a sense of identity and origin. By the time the Napoleonic era concluded in 1815, the Geldermann family had already integrated into the local social and economic structures of the region, setting the foundation for their long-standing presence in European history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Geld-man
A person associated with money, payment, or a specific geographic region.
This name
GeldermannLikely refers to a person from the Gelderland region or a wealthy individual.
also spelled
Geldermann
Gelderman-van
Geldermans
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gysseling, Maurits. Toponymisch Woordenboek van België, Nederland, Luxemburg, Noord-Frankrijk en West-Duitsland (vóór 1226). 1960
Hofmann, Hartmut. Die Entwicklung der Familiennamen im niederrheinischen Raum. 1998
Gelders Archief. Burgerlijke Stand Gelderland, 1811–1900
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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
