Map of Netherlands showing where the Kingma arms are recorded
The Kingma arms were recorded in Friesland, c. 1815.
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 Kingma 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 Kingma 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 Friesland.
Origin & History of the Kingma Family in Netherlands
The Kingma family name is deeply rooted in the province of Friesland, a region in the northern Netherlands known for its distinct language and cultural history. The name follows a traditional Frisian naming pattern where the suffix "-ma" indicates that a person belonged to a specific family or household. By the early 19th century, the Kingma family was well-established in this area, particularly as the Dutch government began formalizing civil registries in 1811 and 1815. During this period, families in Friesland were required to adopt fixed surnames for official records, which helped preserve the identity of the Kingma lineage. Many early members of the family were involved in the agricultural and maritime life of the Frisian countryside, reflecting the broader economic activities of the region during the post-Napoleonic era. Their presence in local government and church records from this time confirms that they were active participants in the social fabric of their Frisian communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Koning
A person who holds the title of a monarch or ruler.
This name
KingmaA Frisian patronymic surname indicating a descendant or follower of a king.
also spelled
Kyngma
Kingmah
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland) 1811–1950
Winkler, Johan, De Nederlandsche geslachtsnamen in oorsprong, geschiedenis en beteekenis, 1885
Meer, Durk van der, Friese familienamen, 2002
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