A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Khanna family of Netherlands.
Reg. 7953 · Dutch, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 gu. à un gland d'or, tigé et feuillé du même, la tige en bas, entre deux pignates à couvercle d'arg., affr., le tout soutenu d'une terrasse d'or; au 2 d'azur à une pignate à couvercle d'arg., entre deux glands d'or, tigés et feuillés du même, la tige en bas, le tout soutenu d'une terrasse d'or.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Khanna arms are recorded
The Khanna 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 Khanna 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 Khanna 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 Khanna Family in Netherlands
The history of the Khanna family name in the region of Friesland begins during a period of significant administrative change in the early nineteenth century. By 1815, the Netherlands had recently transitioned into a new kingdom, and the government began requiring citizens to register permanent surnames for official records. Families living in the northern provinces often adopted names that reflected their local identity, trade, or specific geographic origins. The presence of the Khanna name in these early Frisian civil registries suggests that the family was well-established within the local community during this era of modernization. These records provide a clear starting point for tracing the family lineage as they navigated the shift from traditional naming customs to the standardized registration systems used by the Dutch state.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Khan
A title of Central Asian origin meaning ruler or leader.
This name
KhannaA surname indicating descent from a family holding the title of leader or chief.
also spelled
Kan
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, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
