A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ghim family of Netherlands.
Reg. 3274 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 un senestrochère, arm. au nat., la main de carn. tenant une tulipe de gu., en barre, tigée de sin. Cq. cour. C.: le senestrochère, posé sur le coude.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Ghim Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Ghim arms are recorded
The Ghim 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 Ghim 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 Ghim 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 Ghim Family in Netherlands
The history of the Ghim family name is deeply connected to the urban landscape of the Netherlands during the early nineteenth century. By 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established residents of Amsterdam, a city that was then transitioning into a new era following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. During this period, Amsterdam served as a vital hub for trade and commerce, and families like the Ghims were often part of the growing middle class that helped rebuild the city’s economy. The name itself reflects the linguistic patterns of the region, potentially originating from local dialects or shorthand references used in municipal registries. While the specific origins of the name remain a subject of ongoing genealogical research, its presence in Amsterdam during this pivotal year suggests that the family was well-integrated into the social and professional life of the Dutch capital as it modernized.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Godehard
Derived from the Germanic elements for god and hardy or brave.
This name
GhimA patronymic or shortened form indicating a descendant of someone named Godehard.
also spelled
Ghym
Gim
Kim
Related arms
Hensairesimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister 1815
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armA person of action, industrious and laborious
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
