A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hannen family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1496 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
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 un coq d'arg., crêté et barbé de gu. Cq. cour. C.: le coq (Arm. v. G.)”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Hannen Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Hannen arms are recorded
The Hannen 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 Hannen 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 Hannen 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 Hannen Family in Netherlands
The family name Hannen has deep roots in the northern coastal regions of the Netherlands, specifically within the province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that the family was well-established in this area, living among the unique Frisian culture that has defined the region for centuries. The name itself is likely a patronymic, meaning it was originally derived from a shortened version of the name Johannes. In many Germanic and Dutch naming traditions, children would adopt a variation of their father's first name as their own surname to show their lineage. As the family lived in Friesland during the Napoleonic era, they were part of a society that was transitioning toward more formal record-keeping practices. This period was a time of significant change for the region, as the local population navigated shifting political boundaries while maintaining their distinct linguistic and ancestral heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Johannes
God is gracious
This name
HannenA patronymic form derived from a diminutive of the name John
also spelled
Hannen
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland), 1811–1950
Dijkstra, B., Friese familienamen: een overzicht van de herkomst en verspreiding, 1998
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Familienamenbank (Dutch Surname Database), 2010
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cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
