A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baumer family of Germany.
Reg. 8664 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 d'arg. au croiss. tourné d'or; aux 2 et 3 d'azur plein; au 4 d'arg. à un tilleul au nat., posé sur un tertre de sin. Cq. cour. C.: trois pl. d'aut. d'arg. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1825
Where the Baumer Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Baumer arms are recorded
The Baumer arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1825.
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.
Frederick William III of Prussia
Sovereign of the period
Frederick William III of Prussia
1797–1840
Reigning in Germany when the Baumer arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
Prussian heraldry was strictly tied to social rank and noble status rather than being a free choice for every citizen. These symbols were treated as permanent family property that moved through the generations to all legitimate heirs. If a family branch wanted to change their design to stand out, they had to apply for official permission to alter their specific version of the shield.
Granting authority
The Prussian Heroldsamt acted as the central state office that managed and strictly controlled all noble titles and coats of arms.
How they got arms
Families usually obtained their arms through formal royal grants or by proving their long-standing noble status to the state authorities.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms were kept in the rolls of the Prussian Heroldsamt, which functioned from 1706 until 1918.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Baumer Family in Germany
The surname Baumer is a topographical name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, specifically within the historic lands of Bavaria. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "boum," which means tree, and the suffix "er," which identifies a person who lives near or works with a specific object. Historically, this suggests that the earliest ancestors bearing this name likely lived near a prominent tree, a forest, or perhaps worked as foresters or orchard keepers. By the early 19th century, records confirm that families carrying the Baumer name were well-established members of the Bavarian community. These families were often tied to the land and the local agricultural economy, reflecting a deep connection to the wooded landscapes that defined the geography of southern Germany during that era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baum
A German word meaning tree.
This name
BaumerAn occupational name for someone who lived near a prominent tree or a tree warden.
also spelled
Baumerr
Baumere
Bowmer
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
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv. Kirchenbücher und Standesregister. 1825
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
