A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haan family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0318 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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'azur à un coq hardi de gu., sur une terrasse au nat.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Haan Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Haan arms are recorded
The Haan arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry 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
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Haan Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 Haan 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 Haan Family in Netherlands
The surname Haan is a classic example of a Dutch topographic or occupational name that likely emerged from the way people identified their neighbors in small communities. In the Dutch language, the word "haan" translates to "rooster," and it was often used as a nickname for a person who displayed a proud or bold personality. By the time formal records began to track individuals more consistently in the early nineteenth century, families carrying this name were well-established in the northern province of Friesland. The presence of the Haan family in this region by 1815 aligns with the period when the Dutch government mandated the registration of permanent surnames for all citizens. Because Friesland has a distinct cultural and linguistic history compared to the rest of the Netherlands, the families living there often maintained deep roots in local agriculture and maritime trade. These early ancestors were part of a society that was transitioning from traditional naming customs to the modern system of hereditary family names that we recognize today.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
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 un coq d'or, perché sur une flèche d'arg., posée en bande, la pointe en haut. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1° une étoile d'or; entre un vol coupé, à dextre d'or sur azur, à sen. d'azur sur arg.; 2° le coq; 3° quatre pl. d'aut. d'azur, d'or, d'azur et d'arg. L.: à dextre d'or et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1566
Where the Haan Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Haan arms are recorded
The Haan arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1566.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried 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
Tyrol
First recorded
1566
Granting Authority for the Haan Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
Sodacan · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
1564–1576
Reigning in Netherlands when the Haan arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Haan Family in Austria
The history of the Haan family in Austria is deeply connected to the rugged landscape of the Tyrol region. Records confirm that members of the family were living in this area as early as 1566. During this period, the name was often associated with families who worked in agriculture or trade within the alpine valleys. Because Tyrol served as a vital crossroads for travel and commerce between northern and southern Europe, the Haan family likely benefited from the movement of goods and ideas through the mountain passes. Over time, the family established deep roots in the local community, becoming part of the social fabric that defined life in the Austrian Alps during the late sixteenth century. Their presence in these early tax and parish records suggests they were settled, productive members of the regional population who helped shape the development of their local villages.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hane
Middle Dutch word referring to a male bird or rooster.
This name
HaanA topographic or occupational surname originally used to identify someone who kept roosters or lived near a sign.
also spelled
Han
Related arms
Hahnvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1950
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand Friesland 1811-1815
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
