Map of Netherlands showing where the Hopman arms are recorded
The Hopman arms were recorded in Bois-le, 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
Bois-le
Town
Bois-le
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Hopman 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 Hopman 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 Hopman Family in Netherlands
The family name Hopman likely originated as an occupational surname in the Low Countries, where it served as a title for a captain or a leader of a local militia group. By the early 19th century, members of the family were firmly established in the fortified town of Bois-le-Duc, which is known today as 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. In 1815, this region was a focal point of European history as the United Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed following the defeat of Napoleon. During this period, the Hopman family was integrated into the local urban society, likely participating in the trade and civic life that defined the bustling garrison town. Their presence in the city records during this transformative year suggests that they were settled residents who contributed to the administrative and social stability of the region during a time of significant political change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hoofdman
A compound of head or chief and man.
This name
HopmanRefers to a leader, captain, or head of a group or guild.
also spelled
Hoppman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
savages head affrontyAn enemy overcome
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
savages head affrontyAn enemy overcome
