A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bachmeyer family of Germany.
Reg. 0727 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
foxWit and wisdom in defence
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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.: au 1 de sa. au renard ramp. d'arg.; au 2 de gu. au cerf ramp. d'arg.; au 3 d'arg. au rencontre de cerf, au nat.; au 4 de sa. au lion d'or, cour. du même. Sur le tout taillé d'arg. sur gu., à la rivière en barre d'arg., br. sur le taillé. C.: 1° le renard, iss. et cont.; l. d'or et de sa.; 2° le cerf, iss., entre deux prob. coupées, à dextre de sa. sur or, à sen. de gu. sur arg.; l. des deux derniers émaux.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Bachmeyer Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Bachmeyer arms are recorded
The Bachmeyer arms were recorded in Nuremberg, 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 Bachmeyer 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 Bachmeyer Family in Germany
The surname Bachmeyer is a descriptive occupational name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe. The name is composed of two parts. The first part, Bach, refers to a brook or a small stream. The second part, meyer, was a title for a steward or a manager of a farm or estate. Together, the name likely identified a person who managed land located near a stream. By 1765, records confirm that members of the Bachmeyer family were established in the city of Nuremberg. During this period, Nuremberg was a major center for trade and craftsmanship. Families like the Bachmeyers often played a role in the local economy by working as skilled artisans or merchants. This location allowed the family to participate in the growth of a city known for its influence on German history and culture.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bach und Meier
A stream or brook and a steward or overseer.
This name
BachmeyerAn overseer or administrator who lived near a small stream or brook.
also spelled
Bachmeier
Bahkmyer
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 Familiennamen, geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher und Einwohnerverzeichnisse
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riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
foxWit and wisdom in defence
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
lionCourage, strength and royalty
riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
foxWit and wisdom in defence
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
lionCourage, strength and royalty
