A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Richart family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 7224 · Dutch, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. à une tige feuillée de trois pièces, mouv. d'un chicot en barre, le tout de sin. C.: un vol, de sin. et d'arg. (Arm. v. G.)”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Richart Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Richart arms are recorded
The Richart 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 Richart 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 Richart 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 Richart Family in Netherlands
The family name Richart has deep roots in the northern regions of the Netherlands, particularly within the province of Friesland. By the early nineteenth century, the name was firmly established among the local population, as evidenced by official records from 1815. During this period, the Netherlands underwent significant changes in how citizens registered their surnames due to new government requirements for civil status. Families like the Richarts often lived in rural or coastal communities where they participated in the traditional agricultural and maritime life of the Frisian landscape. The name itself is derived from ancient Germanic roots meaning powerful or brave ruler, reflecting a long history of naming traditions that moved across Northern Europe. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, contributing to the unique cultural and linguistic identity that defines the Frisian people.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à trois quintefeuilles d'arg. (ou, ces armes augmentées d'une bande d'arg.)”
Franche-ComteFranche-Comte, c. 1659
Where the Richart Arms Were Recorded
Franche-Comte
Map of France showing where the Richart arms are recorded
The Richart arms were recorded in Franche-Comte, c. 1659.
Franche-Comte sat between France and the Empire and changed hands more than once. Border families held their land under arms and expected to defend it, so a shield was a practical thing rather than an ornament.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in Netherlands when the Richart arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Franche-Comte.
Origin & History of the Richart Family in France
The surname Richart finds its roots in the Germanic naming traditions that heavily influenced French nomenclature during the Middle Ages. Derived from the Old High German name Ricohard, it combines the elements for power and strength, eventually evolving into the French form we recognize today. By the mid-seventeenth century, the name was firmly established in the region of Franche-Comté, a territory that had only recently transitioned from Spanish Habsburg control to French sovereignty under the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659. Families bearing this name during this era were often tied to the land and the local administrative structures of the Jura mountains. As residents of a borderland province, the Richart family lived through a period of intense political change, navigating the shift from a regional identity to becoming subjects of the French Crown. Their presence in local parish registers from this time suggests they were part of the stable, agrarian society that defined the social fabric of eastern France during the reign of Louis XIV.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ricohard
Derived from Germanic elements meaning powerful or brave ruler.
This name
RichartA surname signifying a strong, courageous, or wealthy leader.
also spelled
Richard
Rychart
Rishar
Related arms
Richardvariant spelling
Richardsvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
AlleFriezen, Burgerlijke Stand Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland)
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treeLife, endurance and deep roots
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cinquefoilHope and joy
