A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hong family of Netherlands.
Reg. 5577 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au lion assis de sa., la patte dextre levée, la patte sen. appuyée sur un écusson penché d'or, ch. d'une flèche sans plumes de sa., en pal, le pied fendu.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Hong arms are recorded
The Hong arms were recorded in Amsterdam, c. 1815.
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
Amsterdam
Town
Amsterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Hong 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 Hong 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 Hong Family in Netherlands
The history of the Hong family name is deeply connected to the movement of people across global trade routes during the early nineteenth century. By 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established in Amsterdam, a city that served as a major hub for international commerce and maritime activity at the time. The name itself often traces its roots to East Asian linguistic origins, where it frequently carries meanings related to greatness, vastness, or the color red. As family members migrated to European port cities, they likely integrated into the local merchant classes, adapting to new social structures while maintaining their distinct identity. This period of history highlights how families navigated changing borders and economic landscapes to build new lives in bustling urban centers like Amsterdam.
Hong Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Honga
Old Germanic term referring to a person from the Hungarian region.
This name
HongA topographic or habitational name denoting an individual originating from Hungary or the Hungarian lands.
also spelled
Hoyng
Hoying
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
