A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Conrady family of Germany.
Reg. 0650 · 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
Where the Conrady Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Conrady arms are recorded
The Conrady 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 Conrady 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 Conrady Family in Germany
The surname Conrady is a variant of the Germanic name Conrad, which is composed of the Old High German elements *kuon*, meaning bold or brave, and *rad*, meaning counsel or advice. By the late 18th century, the Conrady family was well-established in the region of Bavaria. During this period, the name often appeared in local parish registers and civil records as families navigated the social and economic changes of the Holy Roman Empire. Because the name was derived from a popular given name, it likely originated as a way to identify the descendants of a specific ancestor named Conrad. As the family grew, they integrated into the rural and village life of southern Germany, contributing to the local agricultural and artisanal traditions that defined the Bavarian landscape in 1779.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kuonrat
Derived from Old High German words for bold counsel or brave advice.
This name
ConradyA patronymic surname signifying a descendant of someone known for their courageous and wise decision-making.
also spelled
Conradi
Conradie
Related arms
Conradivariant spelling
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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
