A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heineman family of Netherlands.
Reg. 6504 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur à trois étoiles d'or; au 2 d'arg. à un arbre terrassé de sin.”
FrieslandFriesland, c. 1815
Where the Heineman Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Heineman arms are recorded
The Heineman arms were recorded in Friesland, c. 1815.
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 Heineman 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 Heineman 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 Friesland.
Origin & History of the Heineman Family in Netherlands
The surname Heineman originates from the Germanic linguistic tradition, functioning as a patronymic name derived from the given name Heinrich. The prefix Hein is a shortened form of Heinrich, which translates to ruler of the home, while the suffix man simply identifies the individual as a member of that specific family line. By the early nineteenth century, the name was well-established in the northern region of Friesland. Records from 1815 indicate that family members were living in this coastal area during a time of significant political transition as the Netherlands emerged as a sovereign kingdom. Because Friesland was a hub for maritime trade and agriculture, the Heineman family likely integrated into the local community through these essential industries. Over time, the spelling of the name remained relatively consistent, reflecting the family's deep roots in the Dutch provinces and their long-standing connection to the regional culture of the North Sea coast.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hagin
A Germanic root meaning hedge, enclosure, or protected area.
This name
HeinemanDerived from a diminutive form of names like Heinrich, signifying a protected man or enclosure guardian.
also spelled
Heinemann
Heyneman
Heinemanne
Hineman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Meertens, P.J., Voornamen in Nederland, 1951
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Bevolkingsregisters van Friesland (1811-1815)
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
