A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baumann family lines. Documented in 3 countries.
Reg. 5382 · Polish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à l'arbre triplement étagé de sin., posé sur une terrasse isolée du même. Cq. cour. C.: cinq pl. d'aut., alt. d'arg. et de sin.”
PolandPosnanie, c. 1830
Where the Baumann Arms Were Recorded
Posnanie
Map of Poland showing where the Baumann arms are recorded
The Baumann arms were recorded in Posnanie, c. 1830.
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.
Region
Posnanie
Town
Posnanie
First recorded
1830
Granting Authority for the Baumann Arms
Ennoblement by the Sejm
Author: Olek Remesz · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Poland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Poland
Polish noble families shared a single coat of arms across many different surnames, creating large clans rather than individual designs. These symbols were held collectively by all members of the clan regardless of their specific family name. When a new family joined the nobility, they were adopted into an existing clan and began using that group's established shield.
Granting authority
The Sejm, which was the Polish parliament, held the power to grant noble status and the right to bear arms.
How they got arms
Families typically received their coat of arms through a formal act of ennoblement granted by the Sejm for distinguished service.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Crown Metrica, which served as the central archive for state documents starting in the sixteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Poland.
Origin & History of the Baumann Family in Poland
The name Baumann is of Germanic origin, traditionally describing a farmer or a cultivator of the land. By the early nineteenth century, families bearing this name had established a firm presence in the region of Posnanie, which was then part of the Prussian partition of Poland. During this era, the social landscape of the area was defined by a mix of Polish, German, and Jewish communities living alongside one another. Families like the Baumanns often worked as skilled tradespeople or agricultural managers who helped shape the rural economy of the province. Because Posnanie was a major crossroads for trade and migration, the Baumanns were part of a larger movement of families who settled in the region to develop the local infrastructure. Their presence in the 1830s reflects a time of significant administrative change, as the Prussian government implemented new land reforms that influenced how families lived and worked on their estates.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à la bande de gu., ch. de trois los. aboutées d'arg. Cq. cour. C.: un buste d'homme de profil, hab. de gu., coiffé du même, rebr. d'or, au rabat du même. L. d'or et de gu.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1765
Where the Baumann Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Baumann arms are recorded
The Baumann arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1765.
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 Poland when the Baumann 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 Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Baumann Family in Germany
The surname Baumann is a classic example of an occupational name that emerged during the Middle Ages in German-speaking regions. Derived from the Middle High German word *bouman*, the name originally identified a person who worked as a farmer, a builder, or a cultivator of land. As surnames became necessary for tax records and legal identification, families often adopted these titles based on their primary trade. By the time records confirm the presence of the Baumann family in Bavaria in 1765, the name was already well-established across southern Germany. During this era, families in Bavaria were deeply tied to the land and the local agricultural economy. The name reflects a history of hard labor and community standing, as those who managed farms or construction projects were essential to the growth of rural villages and towns.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à un paysan, la tête nue, hab. d'or, ayant une écharpe du même, le haut-de-chausses d'or, les bas d'arg., ensemencant une terrasse de sin. C.: trois pl. d'aut., une d'or entre deux d'azur.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Baumann Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Baumann arms are recorded
The Baumann arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Baumann Family in Switzerland
The name Baumann is a classic occupational surname that emerged during the Middle Ages in German-speaking regions, including the Swiss cantons. It is derived from the Middle High German word *būman*, which translates to a farmer or a cultivator of the land. In the context of Switzerland, this name reflects the vital role that agriculture played in the lives of early Swiss families who worked the rugged alpine terrain. By the time records confirm the presence of the Baumann family in Basel in 1745, the name was already well-established across the Swiss Confederation. Families bearing this name were often deeply integrated into their local communities, serving as essential contributors to the rural economy and the development of regional trade. Because the name was tied to a common profession, it appeared independently in many different valleys and towns, meaning that those who carried it were often part of a broad network of landowners and laborers who shaped the early social structure of the country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baumann
Germanic term for a cultivator of land or a farmer.
This name
BaumannAn occupational surname for a peasant farmer or a settler of land.
also spelled
Bauman
Baumman
Bowman
Related arms
Baumenvariant spelling
Bergerrecorded with Baumann, same area
Glaserrecorded with Baumann, same area
Kornrecorded with Baumann, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kozierowski, Stanisław, Badania nazw topograficznych dzisiejszej Archidiecezji Poznańskiej, 1916
State Archive in Poznań (Archiwum Państwowe w Poznaniu), Akta miasta Poznania (Records of the City of Poznań), 1815–1850
Ziółkowska, Maria, Gwara poznańska, 1984
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
