A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bechmann family of Germany.
Reg. 7930 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
knightChivalry and service in arms
Colours
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'arg. à un homme, hab. d'une redingote d'azur, d'un haut-de-chausses et de souliers de sa., ainsi que de bas d'arg., posé sur un tertre d'or, tenant de sa main dextre un flambeau de sa., allumé de gu., et supportant de sa sen. un cercle goudronné de sa. C.: l'homme de l'écu, iss. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et d'azur.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Bechmann Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Bechmann arms are recorded
The Bechmann 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 Bechmann 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 Bechmann Family in Germany
The surname Bechmann is rooted in the linguistic traditions of southern Germany and likely originated as a descriptive name for someone living near a stream or a brook. In the German language, the word "Bach" refers to a small body of water, and the suffix "mann" was frequently added to identify a person by their residence or occupation. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of Nuremberg. During this era, Nuremberg served as a major hub for trade and craftsmanship, providing a stable environment for families to build their livelihoods. Records confirm that members of the Bechmann family were active participants in the city's social and economic life by 1765, contributing to the vibrant urban culture that defined this period of German history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bach
A small stream or brook.
This name
BechmannA person who lived near a small stream or brook.
also spelled
Bechman
Beckman
Bekman
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
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg. Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
knightChivalry and service in arms
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
knightChivalry and service in arms
