Map of Netherlands showing where the Normandy arms are recorded
The Normandy arms were recorded in Rotterdam, 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
Rotterdam
Town
Rotterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Normandy Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 Normandy 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 Normandy Family in Netherlands
The surname Normandy carries a strong connection to the historical region of northern France, as the name itself serves as a direct reference to the land of the Norsemen. While many families with this name trace their roots to the migration patterns of the Middle Ages, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in Rotterdam by 1815. During this period, Rotterdam was a bustling center of trade and maritime activity, making it a likely destination for families moving across European borders for economic opportunities. The family likely integrated into the local Dutch culture while maintaining the name as a link to their ancestral origins. By the early nineteenth century, these individuals were part of the growing urban population that helped shape the city into a major international port.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Normannus
A person originating from the north or a Northman.
This name
NormandyRefers to an individual or family associated with the region of Normandy or northern ancestry.
also spelled
Denormandy
de Normandi
Normandy
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
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roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
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