A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cogman family of Germany.
Reg. 1668 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
leafHappiness and abundance
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“De gu. à la bande d'arg., ch. de trois feuilles de tilleul de sin., posées dans le sens de la bande, et acc. de deux roues du sec. C.: un homme iss., hab. d'un parti de gu. et d'azur, ch. de la bande de l'écu, cour. de feuillage, tenant de sa main dextre étendue un maillet d'or, emm. d'arg.”
GermanySpire, c. 1765
Where the Cogman Arms Were Recorded
Spire
Map of Germany showing where the Cogman arms are recorded
The Cogman arms were recorded in Spire, 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 Cogman 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 Cogman Family in Germany
The family name Cogman carries a history deeply rooted in the traditions of local craftsmanship and regional identity. While the name appears in various historical records across Europe, a significant branch of the family was firmly established in the city of Speyer by 1765. During this period, Speyer served as a vital hub for trade and administration within the Holy Roman Empire, and families living there were often integrated into the city’s guild systems or agricultural networks. The name likely evolved from occupational or descriptive roots common to the German-speaking regions, reflecting the daily lives of ancestors who contributed to the social and economic fabric of their community. By maintaining a presence in such a historically prominent city, the early Cogman family members were part of a resilient lineage that navigated the shifting political landscapes of the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kogge
A medieval type of sturdy, broad-beamed sailing ship.
This name
CogmanAn occupational name for a sailor, shipbuilder, or someone who operated a cog vessel.
also spelled
Cogman
Kogmann
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Speyer, Bürgeraufnahmen und Zunftregister der Stadt Speyer, 1765
König, Hans, Die Geschichte der Stadt Speyer, 1925
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
leafHappiness and abundance
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
leafHappiness and abundance
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
