On this website we collect some interesting and useful information for the study of the history and the heraldry of the family name Herethem.
The most important thing is the bibliographic information about the name Herethem.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Herethem:
1) The origin of the family name Herethem.
2) The meaning of the family name Herethem.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Herethem.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Herethem.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
It is known that the Herethem have or have been established, among other places, in:
* The Netherlands, Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Herethem:
* Sceaux armories des Pays-Bas et des pays avoisinants, requeil historique et heraldique.
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We put at your disposal the heraldic, the coat of arms and crest for this family name in various formats: The images that appear here are examples and none of them belong to the coat of arms for the name Herethem:
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Coat of arms for Herethem and the history and origin for the family name Herethem in JPG or Vectorial files as Corel-Draw, AI, WMF, etc.
The history, coat of arms (shield) and family crest for the family name Herethem appears in the work "Sceaux armories des Pays-Bas et des pays avoisinants, requeil historique et heraldique", which is the most complete work dedicated to the heraldry of the Netherlands with the history, meaning and description of the coats of arms and crets for family names and lineages, among which is the last name Herethem. It is a very rare work and many of the surnames found here do not appears in any other heraldic compilation.
One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.
Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:
1) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.
2) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.
3) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* ERMINE: The Ermines symbolize Purity and Fidelity placed at the service of the Prince.
* PINE: The Pine, due to its elevation, is a symbol of Noble and enlightened Thoughts and due to its resinous nature, suitable for burning, of a Fiery Heart in avenging family outrages.
* COCK: The Cock is a symbol of Vigilance and Tenacity in the fight.
* LION: The Lion symbolizes the Generously Warrior Spirit, adorned with the qualities of Vigilance, Dominion, Sovereignty, Majesty and Bravery.
* PANELA: The Panelas are figures similar to a heart and are a symbol of Vigilant Vassal.
* FIG: The Fig Tree or its leaves symbolize the State Benefactors.
* SNAKE: The Snakes symbolize Prudence and Cunning.
* APPLE: The Apple Tree symbolizes the Watchful Heart.
* The family name Herethem appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/
Heraldry for family name Herethem as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Herethem
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All the information about the surnames that are collected in this web site are based on verified bibliography.
Origin of family name, history and coat of arms/crests