A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bibow family of Germany.
Reg. 5160 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au coq de gu., posé sur un coussin de sin. C.: les meubles de l'écu. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
MecklenburgMecklenburg, c. 1765
Where the Bibow Arms Were Recorded
Mecklenburg
Map of Germany showing where the Bibow arms are recorded
The Bibow arms were recorded in Mecklenburg, c. 1765.
Mecklenburg was farming country in the north of Germany, held by a small number of families who kept their estates for generations. Owning land was what entitled a family to arms, so a great many Mecklenburg names ended up 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 Germany when the Bibow 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 Mecklenburg.
Origin & History of the Bibow Family in Germany
The family name Bibow originates from the historic region of Mecklenburg in northern Germany. The name is locational, meaning it was likely taken from the village of Bibow located near the town of Warin. During the Middle Ages, families often adopted the names of the places where they lived or held land to distinguish themselves from others in the community. By the year 1765, records confirm that members of the Bibow family were well-established residents within the Mecklenburg territory. These early ancestors were part of the local social fabric during a time when the region was transitioning through significant agricultural and political changes. As the family grew, they remained tied to the landscape of their namesake village, which helped preserve their identity through the centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bibo
A Slavic personal name derived from the word for white or light.
This name
BibowA locative surname originating from the village of Bibow in Mecklenburg, Germany.
also spelled
Bybow
Bibov
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kühnel, Paul. Die slavischen Ortsnamen in Meklenburg-Schwerin. 1881
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cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
