A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hunsberger family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7038 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
caltrapA warning to enemies of a well-defended position
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 de sin. au lion naiss. de gu., mouv. du coupé; au 2 d'azur à une chaussetrape d'or, acc. de trois étoiles du même. Brl. de gu. et d'or. C.: le lion iss. de gu. L. d'or, de gu. et de sin.”
NetherlandsArnhem, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Hunsberger arms are recorded
The Hunsberger arms were recorded in Arnhem, 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
Arnhem
Town
Arnhem
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Hunsberger 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 Hunsberger 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 Hunsberger Family in Netherlands
The Hunsberger name originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically linked to the geographical name Hunsberg. The suffix "er" indicates that the earliest bearers of the name were people who lived on or near this specific mountain or hill. While many families with this name eventually migrated to North America, historical records confirm a significant presence of the family in Arnhem, Netherlands, by 1815. During this period, the family members in Arnhem were likely part of the professional or merchant classes who moved across borders for trade and economic opportunities. This migration pattern reflects the broader movement of families across the Rhine River valley, where the Hunsberger name became established in various local administrative and church records as the family integrated into Dutch society.
Hunsberger Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Hunsberg
A mountain or hill associated with the Hun people.
This name
HunsbergerRefers to a person who originated from the mountain of the Huns.
also spelled
Hensberg
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gelders Archief, Burgerlijke Stand Gelderland, 1815
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
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caltrapA warning to enemies of a well-defended position
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
caltrapA warning to enemies of a well-defended position
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
