A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hantman family of Switzerland.
Reg. 6360 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
handFaith, sincerity and justice
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à une main dextre appaumée de carn., posée en pal, les doigts en haut, mouv. d'un tertre de sin. C.: un homme iss., hab. d'un parti de sin. et d'or, au rabat de l'un et l'autre, rebr. de l'un à l'autre, tenant de sa main dextre une couronne de laurier de sin., la sen. appuyée sur sa hanche. L.: d'or et de sin.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Hantman arms are recorded
The Hantman arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Hantman Family in Switzerland
The family name Hantman likely originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe, where surnames were often derived from a person’s trade or personal characteristics. The root of the name suggests a connection to the word "Hand," which may have identified an early ancestor as a skilled craftsman or a manual laborer. By 1745, records confirm that members of the Hantman family were established in the city of Bâle, which is known today as Basel, Switzerland. During this period, Bâle served as a major crossroads for trade and culture, attracting families who were looking for economic stability and religious freedom. As the family settled into this urban environment, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the growth and daily life of the city as it transitioned into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hand
A Germanic term referring to the physical hand or manual labor.
This name
HantmanAn occupational surname for a person who worked with their hands or a craftsman.
also spelled
Handman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Kirchenbücher der Stadt Basel
Books: Burckhardt, August, Die Bürger von Basel, 1925
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
handFaith, sincerity and justice
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
handFaith, sincerity and justice
