A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haga family of Netherlands.
Reg. 4423 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
columnFortitude and constancy
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un ours de sa., assis à sen., enchaîné à une colonne au nat., posée à dextre; le tout soutenu d'une terrasse de sin. Cq. cour. C.: l'ours iss., entre un vol d'arg.”
NetherlandsSchiedam, c. 1815
Where the Haga Arms Were Recorded
Schiedam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Haga arms are recorded
The Haga arms were recorded in Schiedam, 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
Schiedam
Town
Schiedam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Haga 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 Haga 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 Haga Family in Netherlands
The surname Haga is deeply rooted in the geography and history of the Netherlands, particularly within the province of South Holland. The name itself is derived from the Old Dutch word "hage," which refers to an enclosed area, a hedge, or a piece of land protected by a fence. In the early 19th century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Schiedam, a bustling center famous for its gin distilleries and maritime trade. By 1815, members of the Haga family were actively participating in the civic and economic life of this growing urban environment. During this period, the Netherlands was transitioning into a new kingdom, and families like the Hagas were often recorded in official population registers as the government began to standardize surnames and track residency more closely. These early ancestors likely contributed to the local labor force or merchant class, helping to shape the identity of the region during a time of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hage
A hedge, enclosure, or fenced piece of land.
This name
HagaRefers to someone who lived near a hedge or an enclosed area.
also spelled
Hagah
Hagae
Hagga
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregister van Schiedam (1815)
Stadsarchief Schiedam, Doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken van Schiedam
Van der Aa, A.J., Biographisch Woordenboek der Nederlanden (1852)
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk (2003)
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
columnFortitude and constancy
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
columnFortitude and constancy
