A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aman family of Germany.
Reg. 0828 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à une cigogne au nat., tenant en son bec une anguille; aux 2 et 3 coupé d'arg. sur or; à la fasce de sa., br. sur le coupé et ch. d'une étoile d'or. Cq. cour. C.: un homme iss., hab. d'un parti d'arg. et d'azur, coiffé d'un bonnet pointu d'azur retr. d'arg., tenant de sa main dextre étendue une flèche d'arg. en barre, la pointe en bas. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et d'azur.”
GermanyAugsbourg, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Aman arms are recorded
The Aman arms were recorded in Augsbourg, c. 1765.
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 Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Aman arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Aman Family in Germany
The surname Aman has deep roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it functioned as a descriptive name for a person in a position of authority. Etymologically, the name is linked to the Middle High German word "amman," which referred to a local official, a magistrate, or a steward who managed the affairs of a lord or a town. By the time members of the family were documented in Augsburg in 1765, the name had already transitioned from a professional title into a hereditary surname passed down through generations. During the eighteenth century, Augsburg was a major center for trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Amans were often part of the growing urban middle class. These individuals were typically integrated into the city’s guild systems or administrative structures, reflecting the historical connection between their name and the concept of civic duty.
Aman Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Am
Derived from the Germanic element meaning eagle or industrious.
This name
AmanA habitational name for someone from a place called Aman or an occupational name for a steward.
Related arms
Abbenevolisame arms
Gauchelsimilar arms
Giudicisimilar arms
Ammanvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1882
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon. 1967
Stadtarchiv Augsburg. Bürgerbuch der Stadt Augsburg. 1765
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
