A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baumberger family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0221 · Swiss, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 un arbre arr. de sin.; le champ chapé-ployé de gu.; au chef d'azur, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'arg. C.: un More iss., posé de profil, tenant de sa main dextre l'arbre arr. et de sa sen. une massue au nat.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Baumberger Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Baumberger arms are recorded
The Baumberger 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 Baumberger Family in Switzerland
The surname Baumberger is a topographical name, which means it was originally used to describe people who lived near a specific landmark. In the German language, the name translates to someone who lived on or near a "Baumberg," or a tree-covered hill. While the family name is found in various regions across the German-speaking world, records confirm that members of the Baumberger family were well-established in the city of Bâle, also known as Basel, by 1745. During this era, families in Swiss cities often organized themselves around specific trades or local neighborhoods, and the Baumbergers were part of the growing urban population that helped shape the city’s economic life. Because Bâle served as a major crossroads for trade and culture in Switzerland, the family likely benefited from the city's focus on commerce and craftsmanship. Over time, the name became a permanent fixture in the region, reflecting a history tied to the landscape and the development of Swiss urban centers.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'or au chev. de gu.; au 2 d'arg. à l'arbre de sin., posé sur une colline d'or. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° une tête et col d'aigle cont. de sa., cour. et bq. d'or, languée de gu.: l. d'or et de gu.; 2° trois plumes d'aut., une d'arg. entre deux de gu.; l. d'arg. et de gu. S.: deux aigles de Prusse, reg.”
Germanyc. 1789
Where the Baumberger Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Baumberger arms are recorded
The Baumberger arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1789.
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.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Switzerland when the Baumberger 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 Baumberger Family in Germany
The surname Baumberger is a topographical name, which means it was originally used to identify people based on the landscape where they lived. In the German language, the name translates to someone who lived on or near a "Baumberg," or a tree-covered hill. By the time records confirm the family’s presence in Bavaria in 1789, the name had been established for generations as a way to distinguish families living in the rural, mountainous regions of Southern Germany. During this era, many families were tied to the land through agriculture or forestry, and the name served as a practical way to track local residents within their village communities. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the Bavarian countryside, where names often reflected the specific geography of a person's home rather than their occupation or status.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baum and Berg
Baum means tree and Berg means mountain or hill.
This name
BaumbergerRefers to someone who lived near a tree-covered mountain or hill.
also spelled
Baumbergerr
Baumbergere
Bowmberger
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz, Familiennamenbuch der Schweiz, 1989
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister, 1745
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
