A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Deoliveira family of Germany.
Reg. 0027 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 un château sommé de trois tours d'arg., mouv. d'une mer du même, chaque tour surm. d'une étoile d'or. C.: une boule d'azur, soutenue d'un tuyau d'or et br. sur une queue de paon au nat. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Deoliveira arms are recorded
The Deoliveira 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 Deoliveira 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 Deoliveira Family in Germany
The name Deoliveira is traditionally associated with the Iberian Peninsula, where it functioned as a topographic surname for families living near olive groves. While the name is deeply rooted in Portuguese and Spanish history, records confirm that members of the family were established in the region of Bavaria by 1765. During this period, the movement of families across Europe was often driven by trade, military service, or the search for new agricultural opportunities. Settling in Bavaria suggests that these early ancestors were part of a broader European migration pattern that brought Mediterranean names into Central German territories. Once they arrived, these families likely integrated into the local community by adopting the customs and language of their new home while maintaining their distinct ancestral identity. This transition highlights how names could travel far from their place of origin through the movement of determined individuals seeking to build a life in a different cultural landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Oliva
Latin term referring to the olive tree or its fruit.
This name
DeoliveiraA locative surname indicating someone who lived near or worked at an olive grove.
also spelled
del Vyr
del Vire
del Vyrr
del Veer
Vir
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
