A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Conradie family of Germany.
Reg. 2860 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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'azur à la barre d'arg., acc. en chef d'un cerf arrêté, au côté d'un arbre, sur une terrasse, le tout au nat., et en p. de trois fleurs-de-lis mal-ordonnées du sec. Cq. cour. C.: un cerf iss. au nat.”
Germanyc. 1779
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Map of Germany showing where the Conradie arms are recorded
The Conradie arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1779.
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.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Germany when the Conradie 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 Conradie Family in Germany
The family name Conradie traces its roots back to the Germanic regions of Europe, with significant historical presence in Bavaria by the late 18th century. The name itself is a variation of the ancient Germanic name Konrad, which combines the words for bold and counsel. This suggests that early ancestors were likely viewed as wise advisors or courageous leaders within their local communities. By 1779, records indicate that families bearing this name were well-established in the social fabric of Bavaria, likely working as farmers, craftsmen, or tradespeople during a time of great transition in the Holy Roman Empire. As the family grew, members eventually migrated across borders, carrying their heritage into new regions and helping to shape the diverse history of the name as it exists today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kuonrad
Derived from Old High German words for bold and counsel.
This name
ConradieA patronymic surname signifying descendant of the brave or wise advisor.
also spelled
Conradi
Conradie
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familien-Namen, geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1882
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt. 1967
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
