A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hasbrook family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4647 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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 au lion d'arg., le corps ch. d'une croisette pattée de gu.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Hasbrook Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Hasbrook arms are recorded
The Hasbrook 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 Hasbrook 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 Hasbrook 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 Hasbrook Family in Netherlands
The name Hasbrook traces its roots to the northern regions of the Netherlands, specifically within the province of Friesland. During the early 19th century, the family established a documented presence in this area, which was a time of significant transition for Dutch society following the end of the Napoleonic era. The name likely evolved from local geographic descriptions, as many surnames in Friesland were formed by identifying a person’s connection to a specific landscape feature or a small settlement. By 1815, the family was integrated into the local community, living through the period when the Kingdom of the Netherlands was first established as a modern state. This era required citizens to formalize their family names for official government records, helping to solidify the spelling and identity of the Hasbrook name as it is recognized today.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à cinq los. de gu. accolées en fasce.”
FlandreFlandre, c. 1663
Where the Hasbrook Arms Were Recorded
Flandre
Map of France showing where the Hasbrook arms are recorded
The Hasbrook arms were recorded in Flandre, c. 1663.
Flandre grew rich on cloth, and its towns were among the busiest in Europe. Merchant families bought land with their profits and took arms to go with it, so trade put as many names in the registers here as land did.
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 Hasbrook 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 Flandre.
Origin & History of the Hasbrook Family in France
The family name Hasbrook traces its roots to the historical region of Flanders, which spanned parts of modern-day France and Belgium during the seventeenth century. The name is derived from the Germanic words for hazel and brook, suggesting that the family’s earliest ancestors likely lived near a stream lined with hazel trees. By 1663, records confirm that family members were firmly established within this borderland, a territory defined by its complex mix of French and Flemish cultural influences. During this era, the region was frequently caught between shifting political boundaries and religious tensions, which often prompted families to move in search of stability. This geographical position meant that early generations of the Hasbrook family lived at a cultural crossroads, navigating the distinct traditions of the French-speaking world and the neighboring Germanic lands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haas-broek
A marshy area or swamp inhabited by hares.
This name
HasbrookRefers to a person who lived near a swampy meadow frequented by hares.
also spelled
Haesbroek
Hasbroeck
Haesbruck
Hasbrook
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, 1815
Ypema, Y., Friese familienamen: Een onderzoek naar de herkomst en verspreiding, 1982
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
