A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hola family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7664 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à la demi-aigle de sa., mouv. du parti; au 2 d'azur à la fasce d'arg., acc. de deux roses du même, 1 en chef et 1 en p. C.: un vol, d'arg. et d'or.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Hola arms are recorded
The Hola 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 Hola 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 Hola 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 Hola Family in Netherlands
The surname Hola holds deep roots in the northern province of Friesland, where records confirm the family was well-established by the year 1815. During this period, the Frisian landscape was defined by its unique legal traditions and a strong emphasis on local identity. Families in this region often lived in close-knit agricultural communities where names were passed down through generations to preserve their connection to the land. Because Friesland maintained a distinct cultural character separate from the rest of the Netherlands, the name likely evolved within these specific linguistic and social boundaries. By the early nineteenth century, members of the Hola family were part of a society transitioning through significant political changes, including the end of French rule and the formation of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. This era marked a time when civil registration became more standardized, helping to solidify the family name in official government documents for the first time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hul
A hill or a mound of earth.
This name
HolaA topographic name for someone who lived near a hill or mound.
also spelled
Holla
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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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
