A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lamm family of Netherlands.
Reg. 5863 · Dutch, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à trois roses d'arg., bout. et barbées d'or; au chef du même, ch. de trois mâcles de sa., chacune ornée au bout supérieur d'une palme du même. C.: un buste d'homme, hab. de gu. au rabat d'or, la tête sommée de deux cornes d'or.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Lamm arms are recorded
The Lamm 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 Lamm 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 Lamm 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 Lamm Family in Netherlands
The surname Lamm is deeply rooted in the linguistic traditions of Northern Europe, where it functioned as a descriptive name. In many Germanic languages, the word refers to a lamb, suggesting that the original bearers may have been shepherds or individuals known for a gentle temperament. By the early 19th century, the family was well-established in the province of Friesland, a region in the northern Netherlands known for its distinct culture and maritime history. During this period, the Napoleonic era brought significant changes to record-keeping, as the French administration required citizens to adopt permanent, hereditary surnames for tax and military purposes. The presence of the Lamm family in Friesland by 1815 aligns with this era of formal civil registration, marking a time when the family name became officially fixed in local government ledgers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lamb
A young sheep
This name
LammA nickname for a gentle or innocent person
also spelled
Laam
Lamm
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
Meertens Instituut, Nederlandse Familienamenbank (Dutch Surname Database)
Van der Meer, G., Friese familienamen: een overzicht (Frisian Surnames: An Overview), 1998
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
