A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hage family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2839 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 la croix d'arg., cant. de quatre merlettes du même.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
Where the Hage Arms Were Recorded
Amsterdam
Map of Netherlands showing where the Hage arms are recorded
The Hage 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 Hage 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 Hage 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 Hage Family in Netherlands
The surname Hage has deep roots in the Dutch landscape, where it likely originated as a topographic name for people living near a hedge or a protected enclosure. By the time the family was firmly established in Amsterdam in 1815, the name had already become a stable identifier for citizens navigating the city's complex social and economic life. During the early nineteenth century, Amsterdam was a bustling hub of trade and industry, and families like the Hages were part of the urban fabric that helped rebuild the nation following the Napoleonic era. Because the name is linked to the physical environment, it suggests that the earliest ancestors were likely farmers or landowners who identified their homes by the natural boundaries surrounding their property. As these individuals moved from rural areas into the growing city of Amsterdam, they carried this connection to the land with them, cementing the name as a permanent part of Dutch family history.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Coupé d'or sur sa., à deux léopards de l'un à l'autre, 1 en chef et 1 en p. C.: un lion assis d'or.”
FranceStrasbourg, c. 1663
Where the Hage Arms Were Recorded
Strasbourg
Map of France showing where the Hage arms are recorded
The Hage arms were recorded in Strasbourg, c. 1663.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in Netherlands when the Hage arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Hage Family in France
The history of the Hage family in France is deeply rooted in the cultural crossroads of the Alsace region. By 1663, records confirm that members of the family were established in Strasbourg, a city that served as a vital bridge between French and Germanic influences during the seventeenth century. The name itself likely originated from a descriptive term, as the word "hage" historically referred to a hedge or a fenced enclosure, suggesting that the family’s earliest ancestors were likely landowners or farmers who lived near a prominent boundary. During this period, Strasbourg was a center of trade and intellectual exchange, and families like the Hages were often involved in the local craft guilds or merchant networks that defined the city’s economy. Living in a border territory meant that the family navigated a complex social landscape, adapting to shifting political loyalties while maintaining their presence in the urban heart of the Rhine valley. This early residency in Strasbourg highlights the family’s role as part of the stable, working population that helped build the city into a significant regional power.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hage
Derived from the Middle Dutch word for a hedge or enclosure.
This name
HageRefers to someone who lived near a hedge, fence, or enclosed piece of land.
also spelled
Haage
Hag
Hageh
Haga
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., De Nederlandse Familienamen: Ontstaan en Betekenis, 1947
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister van Amsterdam, 1815
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van Voornamen, 1964
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
cross symbolChristian faith and service
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
lionCourage, strength and royalty
