A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hattingh family of Netherlands.
Reg. 8659 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“De sa. au chev. d'or, acc. de trois têtes de léopard du même. Cq. cour. C.: une tête de léopard d'or: entre un vol, d'or et de sa.”
GueldersGuelders, c. 1815
Where the Hattingh Arms Were Recorded
Guelders
Map of Netherlands showing where the Hattingh arms are recorded
The Hattingh arms were recorded in Guelders, c. 1815.
Guelders was river country in the east of the Netherlands, held by families whose estates sat along the water. Land there stayed in the same hands for generations, and long tenure is what fills a register 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.
Region
Guelders
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Hattingh 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 Hattingh 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 Guelders.
Origin & History of the Hattingh Family in Netherlands
PronunciationHAT-ing/ˈɦɑtɪŋ/
The Hattingh family name has deep roots in the historical region of Guelders, located in the eastern part of the Netherlands. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, which served as a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange between the Dutch provinces and neighboring German territories. The name itself is thought to be topographical or patronymic in origin, likely evolving from local dialects spoken in the Low Countries during the late medieval period. As the family grew, individuals moved through these provinces, eventually contributing to the migration patterns that saw many Dutch families expand their influence across Europe and beyond. This early presence in Guelders provides a clear starting point for understanding how the family name was preserved and passed down through generations of Dutch ancestors.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hatte
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for command or order.
This name
HattinghDescendants or followers of a person named Hatte, often denoting a specific clan.
also spelled
Hattinge
Hattingh
Hattingue
Hating
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gelders Archief, Burgerlijke Stand Gelderland, 1811-1950
Huizinga, A., Encyclopedie van namen, 1955
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
