A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Assmann family of Germany.
Reg. 1499 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Tranché d'arg. sur gu.; au tronc d'arbre arr., au nat., posé en bande, br. sur le tranché. Cq. cour. C.: un homme iss., hab. de sa., ceint d'or, coiffé d'un bonnet de sa., retr. du même, tenant de chaque main un cep de vigne au nat. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Assmann Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Assmann arms are recorded
The Assmann arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Assmann 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 Assmann Family in Germany
The surname Assmann is a German occupational and personal name that traces its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the ancient Germanic name Anshelm, which combines the words for god and helmet. Over many generations, the name evolved through various regional dialects before settling into its modern form. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family had firmly established itself in the region of Bavaria. Historical records confirm that members of the Assmann family were living and working in this area by 1765. During this period, families with this name were often involved in local agriculture or skilled trades, which allowed them to become stable members of their village communities. As the family grew, they contributed to the social and economic development of the Bavarian landscape, leaving a lasting mark on the local history of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Asman
Derived from the Germanic name Osmund meaning divine protection.
This name
AssmannA surname indicating a person under divine protection or a servant of God.
also spelled
Assman
Assmanne
Asman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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