A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hemmert family of Netherlands.
Reg. 3501 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
vairProtection, and the winter fur
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cinquefoilHope and joy
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
VairMeans: Protection
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de Hemert, qui est de gu. à trois pals de vair; au chef d'or, ch. d'un lion iss. de sa., arm. et lamp. de gu.; aux 2 et 3 de Junius, qui est parti, d'arg. à six burèles d'azur, et une bord. de gu.; et d'azur à une quintefeuille d'arg., bout. d'or, au chef du même, ch. de trois merlettes de gu. Deux cq., le 2 cour. C.: 1º le lion cont., iss. d'une cuve d'or; 1. d'or et de sa.; 2º une aigle iss. de sa., bq. d'or, languée de gu.; l. d'arg. et d'azur. S.: deux lions au nat.”
Netherlandsc. 1813
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Hemmert arms are recorded
The Hemmert arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1813.
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
1813
Granting Authority for the Hemmert 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.
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 Hemmert Family in Netherlands
The Hemmert family name is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of the Netherlands, particularly within the northern province of Friesland. By the early nineteenth century, the family was well established in this region, a period defined by significant social and political shifts following the end of the Napoleonic era. The name itself likely evolved from local geographic markers or occupational descriptions common to the Frisian people, who have long maintained a distinct cultural and linguistic identity. During the year 1813, as the Netherlands transitioned toward independence, the Hemmert family was part of a stable community that relied on the fertile land and maritime connections of the coastal provinces. These early ancestors lived through a time when the Dutch government began formalizing civil registrations, which helped solidify the family name in official records for future generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haimo
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for home.
This name
HemmertA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Haimo or Heimert.
also spelled
Hemert
Hemmert
Hemertt
Hemertth
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
Netherlands National Archives (Nationaal Archief), Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand
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