A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hibbert family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 3927 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Quarterly, 1st and 4th, erm. on a bend nebuly sa. three crescents ar. in the sinister chief point a cross botonnée fitchée of the second, for HIBBERT; 2nd and 3rd, per pale ar. and az. semée-de-lis a lion ramp. guard. counterchanged, debruised by a bendlet engr. gu”
NetherlandsMunden House, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Hibbert arms are recorded
The Hibbert arms were recorded in Munden House, 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
Town
Munden House
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Hibbert Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 England when the Hibbert 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 Hibbert Family in Netherlands
The history of the Hibbert name within the Netherlands is deeply connected to the distinct cultural landscape of the northern province of Friesland. While the name possesses roots that stretch across Northern Europe, its presence in the Dutch records by 1815 marks a significant chapter for the family during a time of great national transition. Following the end of the Napoleonic era, the Netherlands began standardizing civil registrations, which required families to formally document their surnames and origins. In Friesland, a region known for its unique language and independent spirit, the Hibbert family integrated into the local community while maintaining the identity associated with their ancestral name. This period of record-keeping provides a clear window into how the family established their roots in the Dutch countryside, transitioning from private life into the official public history of the province.
Hibbert Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Hugibert
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bright or famous heart and mind.
This name
HibbertA patronymic surname originating from the Old German personal name meaning bright in spirit.
also spelled
Hibberd
Hibbard
Hibbertware
Related arms
Hibberdvariant spelling
Boothrecorded with Hibbert, same area
Wallerrecorded with Hibbert, same area
Westrecorded with Hibbert, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van de provincie Friesland
Netherlands National Archives (Nationaal Archief), Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
