A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Has family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5701 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à sept étoiles d'or, 1, 2, 1, 2 et 1.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Has Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Has arms are recorded
The Has 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 Has 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 Has 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 Has Family in Netherlands
The history of the surname Has in the Netherlands is deeply connected to the northern province of Friesland, where records confirm the family was established by at least 1815. During this period, the Netherlands underwent significant changes in how citizens were registered, as the Napoleonic administration mandated that all families adopt fixed, hereditary surnames for tax and census purposes. The name Has likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a shortened form of a longer Germanic given name, reflecting the common linguistic patterns of the Frisian region. Because Friesland maintained a distinct cultural and legal identity separate from the rest of the country, families there often preserved unique naming traditions that differed from those in the southern provinces. By the early nineteenth century, members of the Has family were integrated into the local agrarian and maritime economy, contributing to the steady growth of the Frisian population during a time of national transition.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
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 cygne d'arg., nageant dans une mer du même.”
Denmarkc. 1722
Where the Has Arms Were Recorded
Sjaælland
Map of Denmark showing where the Has arms are recorded
The Has arms were recorded in Denmark, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Sjaælland.
Zealand held the Danish court, the crown's offices and Copenhagen itself. Families who served the king kept estates within reach of it, and royal service was the ordinary route to a coat of 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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Denmark in this period.
Frederik IV of Denmark
Sovereign of the period
Frederik IV of Denmark
1699–1730
Reigning in Netherlands when the Has arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Denmark
Danish heraldry during this period was closely tied to noble status and royal favor rather than being open to all citizens. Arms were typically granted by the monarch to individuals, and these symbols were then shared by all members of the noble house. If a family line died out, the right to use those specific arms ended with them.
Granting authority
The Danish royal chancery held the power to issue and regulate official coats of arms for the kingdom.
How they got arms
Families usually received their arms through a formal royal grant that confirmed their noble status and rights.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Danish Royal Chancery records starting in the sixteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Denmark.
Origin & History of the Has Family in Denmark
The history of the Has family in Denmark is rooted in the rural landscapes of the island of Sjælland during the early eighteenth century. By 1722, records confirm that members of the family were established in this region, living during a time when Denmark was transitioning through significant social and agricultural changes. Most families with this name during that period were part of the common citizenry, often working as farmers or laborers on the large estates that dominated the Danish countryside. Because surnames were not always fixed in the same way they are today, the name likely served as a way to identify individuals within their local parish communities. As the family grew, they moved through the villages of Sjælland, leaving behind traces in church registers that documented their baptisms, marriages, and daily lives. These early generations helped shape the family identity by remaining connected to the land and the evolving traditions of the Danish people.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hase
Middle High German word for a hare or rabbit.
This name
HasA nickname for a swift person or someone with physical characteristics resembling a hare.
also spelled
Hass
Haas
Hasse
Related arms
Haasvariant spelling
Haassvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland), 1811–1950
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Familienamenbank (Dutch Surname Database)
Van der Meer, G., Friese familienamen: Een onderzoek naar hun herkomst en verspreiding, 1998
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
