A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lohoff family of Netherlands.
Reg. 5179 · Dutch, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur au chev. d'or, acc. en chef de deux los. de sa. et en p. d'un arbre de sin., chaque los. surm. de deux roses accostées de gu.; au chef échiq. d'arg. et d'azur de trois tires.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Lohoff arms are recorded
The Lohoff arms were recorded in Amsterdam, 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
Amsterdam
Town
Amsterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Lohoff 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 Lohoff 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 Lohoff Family in Netherlands
The family name Lohoff traces its roots to the Low German and Westphalian regions, where it likely originated as a topographical surname. In these areas, the name was often associated with a "Loh," which referred to a clearing in a forest or a piece of open woodland, combined with "hof," meaning a farm or courtyard. This suggests that the earliest ancestors were likely farmers or landowners who lived near a specific wooded area. By 1815, members of the family were well-established in Amsterdam, a city that served as a major hub for trade and migration during the nineteenth century. The presence of the Lohoff name in the Netherlands during this period reflects the broader movement of people from the German interior toward the economic opportunities of Dutch urban centers. As the family integrated into Amsterdam society, they became part of the city's diverse historical landscape, transitioning from their rural origins into the bustling life of a major European port.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lo
A low-lying wooded area or clearing in a forest.
This name
LohoffA person who lived at or near a wooded clearing or forest.
also spelled
Loohofe
Loohoff
Lohof
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Gottschald, Max, Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen, 1971
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
