A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hongo family of Netherlands.
Reg. 3973 · 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 Hongo arms are recorded
The Hongo 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 Hongo 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 Hongo 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 Hongo Family in Netherlands
The family name Hongo carries a history that connects to the bustling urban landscape of early nineteenth-century Amsterdam. By 1815, members of the family were established within the city, a time when Amsterdam was undergoing significant social and political changes following the end of the Napoleonic era. During this period, the city served as a major center for trade and migration, drawing families into its dense network of canals and merchant districts. While the name Hongo is often associated with diverse geographic origins, its presence in the Dutch capital during this formative era suggests that the family was part of the city’s evolving demographic. These early residents likely participated in the local economy, contributing to the vibrant life of a city that was rapidly rebuilding its status as a global hub for commerce and culture.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hon
A Germanic element related to a corner, edge, or piece of land.
This name
HongoRefers to a person living on or near a specific corner of land.
also spelled
Hoyng
Hoying
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Bevolkingsregister 1815
Gemeente Amsterdam, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand 1811-1815
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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
