Map of Netherlands showing where the Hogen arms are recorded
The Hogen arms were recorded in Netherlands, 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
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Hogen 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 Netherlands when the Hogen 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 Hogen Family in Netherlands
The family name Hogen traces its roots to the northern region of the Netherlands known as Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents within this coastal province. The name itself likely evolved from local linguistic patterns common to the Frisian people, who have maintained a distinct cultural and linguistic identity for centuries. During the year 1815, when the Kingdom of the Netherlands was officially formed, the Hogen family was already integrated into the local community structure. At this time, many families in the region were solidifying their surnames as part of new civil registration requirements. This transition helped formalize the identity of the Hogen line as they navigated the changing political landscape of the post-Napoleonic era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hoge
A topographical term referring to high ground or a hill.
This name
HogenA habitational name for someone who lived on or near a high piece of land.
also spelled
Vanhogen
Hogen
Vanhogenhoorn
Hogen van Horn
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 (1811-1950)
Ypema, Y., De Friese bevolking in de 19e eeuw, 1975
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