A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Braymer family of Germany.
Reg. 5384 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
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)
“De gu. à la fasce d'arg., ch. de trois roses du champ. Cq. cour. C.: cinq pl. d'aut., alt. de gu. et d'arg., ch. chacune d'une rose de l'un à l'autre.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Braymer arms are recorded
The Braymer arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Braymer 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 Braymer Family in Germany
The family name Braymer is rooted in the historical regions of Bavaria, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1765. The name likely originated as a descriptive label for individuals living near a specific landmark or working in a particular trade common to the Germanic countryside. During the eighteenth century, Bavaria was a collection of distinct territories governed by the Electorate, and families often remained in the same rural villages for generations to support the local agricultural economy. As the region underwent shifts in governance and social structure, families like the Braymers maintained their identity through local church registries and land records. These documents served as the primary way to track births, marriages, and deaths within the community. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to reflect the local dialects spoken across the Bavarian landscape before the family eventually expanded into other regions.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bremer
A person who originates from the city of Bremen in Germany.
This name
BraymerA topographic or habitational name for someone dwelling near a marshy borderland.
also spelled
Brehmmer
Braymer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
