A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Nasse family of Netherlands.
Reg. 0794 · Dutch, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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'arg. au saut. de gu., acc. de trois merlettes de gu., 1 en chef et 2 en flancs, et d'un trèfle de sin. en p.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Nasse Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Nasse arms are recorded
The Nasse 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 Nasse 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 Nasse 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 Nasse Family in Netherlands
The family name Nasse has deep roots in the northern coastal regions of Europe, with documented evidence placing the family in the province of Friesland by the early nineteenth century. During this period, Friesland was a region defined by its unique maritime culture and strong agricultural traditions. Families in this area often adopted surnames that reflected their local environment or specific ancestral trades. The name Nasse likely evolved from regional dialects or descriptive terms used to identify individuals within these tight-knit Frisian communities. As the family established itself in the region, they became part of the social fabric that shaped the local history of the Netherlands. By 1815, the name was already well-integrated into the local records, marking the family as a stable presence during a time of significant political change in Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Naso
Latin term referring to a person with a prominent nose.
This name
NasseA patronymic or descriptive surname derived from a nickname for someone with a large nose.
also spelled
Nassen
Nassae
Nas
Nase
Related arms
Nasvariant spelling
Nassvariant spelling
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
Hofstee, P., Friese familienamen: een overzicht van hun oorsprong en verspreiding, 1988
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
