A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Herrman family of Netherlands.
Reg. 6927 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. au lion léopardé d'or; au 2 de gu. à trois têtes de léopard d'arg. C.: un léopard lionné iss. (ou rampant) d'or; entre un vol, de gu. et d'or.”
FrieslandFriesland, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Herrman arms are recorded
The Herrman 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 Herrman 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 Herrman 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 Herrman Family in Netherlands
The name Herrman is a variation of the ancient Germanic name Hermann, which combines the words for army and man. This name was historically popular among Germanic tribes and eventually spread across Europe as a common given name before evolving into a hereditary surname. By the early nineteenth century, families carrying this name were well-established in the northern region of Friesland. In 1815, these individuals were part of a society transitioning through significant political changes following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. During this era, families in the region often worked in agriculture, maritime trades, or local crafts, contributing to the distinct cultural identity of the Frisian people. As record-keeping became more standardized during this time, the Herrman name became a permanent fixture in local civil registries and church documents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hariman
A compound of words meaning army and man.
This name
HerrmanA warrior or soldier who serves as a leader of men.
also spelled
Herrman
Herman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. 1900
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum). Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland. 1815
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
