A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hanselman family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0877 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
knightChivalry and service in arms
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. à la barre d'azur, ch. de deux étoiles d'or et accostée de deux croiss. du même, surm. chacun d'une étoile aussi d'or; au 2 d'arg. à un cavalier, monté sur un cheval, galopant sur une terrasse, le tout au nat. C.: une tête et col de cheval.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Hanselman arms are recorded
The Hanselman 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 Hanselman 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 Hanselman 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 Hanselman Family in Netherlands
The Hanselman family name has deep roots in the Germanic naming traditions of Northern Europe, where it evolved as a descriptive surname. The name is derived from the combination of the name Hans, a common short form of Johannes, and the suffix "man," which was frequently used to identify a person by their trade, origin, or relationship to a prominent local figure. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were established in the province of Friesland. This region, located in the northern Netherlands, was known for its distinct cultural identity and independent spirit during the Napoleonic era. Families in this area often lived as farmers or skilled tradespeople, contributing to the local economy and the social fabric of their rural communities as the region transitioned into the newly formed Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1815.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hans
A diminutive form of the name Johannes meaning God is gracious.
This name
HanselmanA person who is a little man or servant of Hans.
also spelled
Hasselmann
Haselman
Hasselmon
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Friese Historische en Letterkundige Centra), Burgerlijke Stand Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland), 1811–1950
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Familienamenbank (Dutch Surname Database), 2023
Van der Meer, G., Friese familienamen: Een onderzoek naar hun herkomst en verspreiding, 1998
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
knightChivalry and service in arms
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
knightChivalry and service in arms
