A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Koopman family of Netherlands.
Reg. 8547 · Dutch, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à la demi-aigle de sa., mouv. du parti; au 2 coupé: a. de gu. à une étoile d'arg.; b. d'azur à un gland d'or, tigé et feuillé du même, posé en barre, la tige en bas. C.: une étoile d'arg., entre un vol de gu. L. d'arg. et de gu. D.: NEC DOMINUS, NEC SERVUS.”
NetherlandsNimègue, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Koopman arms are recorded
The Koopman arms were recorded in Nimègue, 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
Nimègue
Town
Nimègue
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Koopman 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 Koopman 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 Koopman Family in Netherlands
The surname Koopman is a classic occupational name that originated in the Low Countries, which includes modern-day Netherlands and Belgium. In the Dutch language, the word *koopman* translates directly to merchant or trader. During the Middle Ages, surnames were often adopted to describe a person’s primary trade, and those who traveled to markets to sell goods or manage commercial exchanges naturally became known by this title. By the time the family was documented in the city of Nijmegen in 1815, the name had been passed down through generations as a fixed family identifier. Living in a strategic trade hub like Nijmegen, which sits near the German border and along the Waal River, it is highly likely that the family’s ancestors were involved in the bustling river commerce and local market activities that defined the region’s economy for centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Koopman
Derived from the Middle Dutch word for merchant or trader.
This name
KoopmanAn occupational surname for someone who worked as a merchant or trader.
also spelled
Koopman
Koopmanz
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Debrabandere, Frans. Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk. 1993
Van der Schaar, J. Woordenboek van voornamen. 1964
Gelders Archief, Burgerlijke Stand Nijmegen, Overlijdensregister 1815
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acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
