A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lauerman family of Netherlands.
Reg. 8767 · Dutch, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
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)
“D'arg. à un oiseau de paradis au nat., posé de front, dans l'attitude de l'aigle héraldique, les ailes ép. de sa. et abaissées. C.: le meuble de l'écu.”
GueldersGuelders, c. 1577
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Lauerman arms are recorded
The Lauerman arms were recorded in Guelders, c. 1577.
Guelders was river country in the east of the Netherlands, held by families whose estates sat along the water. Land there stayed in the same hands for generations, and long tenure is what fills a register of 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
Guelders
First recorded
1577
Granting Authority for the Lauerman 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.
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 Guelders.
Origin & History of the Lauerman Family in Netherlands
The Lauerman family name traces its roots back to the historical region of Guelders, a territory that spanned parts of the modern-day Netherlands and Germany. By the year 1577, records confirm that family members were already established within this area. The name itself is likely derived from the Middle High German word *lauer*, which referred to a person who worked as a tanner or a leather processor. During the sixteenth century, Guelders was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship, making it a logical place for families associated with such specialized manual labor to settle and thrive. As the family grew, these early members became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the economic life of the region during a period of intense political change in the Low Countries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lowerman
A person who lives in the lower part of a region.
This name
LauermanDerived from a topographic name for someone residing in a low-lying area.
also spelled
Lowerman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
G. van Berkel and K. Samplonius, Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard, 2018
Joseph Bender, Geschichte der Stadt Geldern, 1848
Gelders Archief, Registers van de Staten van Gelre en Zutphen
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
