A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haspel family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1671 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 un bouquetin ramp. de sa., soutenu d'une terrasse au nat.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Haspel Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Haspel arms are recorded
The Haspel 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 Haspel 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 Haspel 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 Haspel Family in Netherlands
The surname Haspel is rooted in the linguistic traditions of the Low Countries and Germanic regions, where it originally functioned as an occupational descriptor. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "haspel," which refers to a reel or a winch used in the textile industry to wind yarn or thread. It is likely that the first individuals to carry this name were skilled artisans or weavers who operated these mechanical tools. By the early 19th century, the family had established a documented presence in the province of Friesland. During this period, the region was undergoing significant administrative changes following the Napoleonic era, which led to the formal registration of surnames in official civil records. As these families settled into the Frisian landscape, they integrated into the local economy and social structure, carrying the legacy of their ancestral craft through their name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
haspel
A mechanical device used for winding thread or yarn.
This name
HaspelAn occupational name for a person who worked as a winder of yarn or thread.
also spelled
Haspel
Haspelsz
Haspelz
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Friese Historische en Letterkundige Centra), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland), 1811–1950
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 1993
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
