FAMILY VAN HERK: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Van herk

Coat of arms and family crest of Van herk.

Genealogy of family Van herk, origin of Van herk, provenance of the family name Van herk.

History and meaning for Van herk.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Van herk have been studied and on this website we put at your disposal the sources that we know exist.

Being certainly complex, sometimes, the study of the history of a surname, here we give the starting point for all those interested in knowing more about the family name Van herk.

The surname Van herk most likely originates from the NETHERLANDS.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Van herk:

1) The origin of the family name Van herk.

2) The meaning of the family name Van herk.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Van herk.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Van herk.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Van herk:

* Extension of Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica by Endika de Mogrobejo.

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The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Van herk appears in the big "Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica" written by brothers Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa, and continued by Endika de Mogrobejo. There are more than 100 volumes that occupy this Encyclopedia where we can find the family name Van herk. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Van herk.

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) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

2) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.

3) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* BRIDGE: The Bridge symbolizes Alliance and Union.

* HERON: The Heron represents Prudence in preventing dangers, guarding against them.

* CAULDRON: The Cauldrons along with other vessels: cups, jugs and kettles, which were used to handle victuals, were formerly the Richman brand.

* FIRE: The Fire is a symbol of Magnanimity, Burning and Promptness in performances or intellectual tasks.

* bandaNOusar: La Banda es símbolo del tahalí, con que los Caballeros sujetaban su espada y también de la banda de color que usaban sobre su armadura los Generales y Capitanes.

* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.

* PALM: The Palm Tree symbolizes Victory and Triumph.

* GRAPE: The Grapes symbolizes Liberality, felicity, and peace; also, association with wine-making.

* The family name Van herk 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/

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