A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Deichmann family of Denmark.
Reg. 8237 · Danish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti d'arg. et d'azur; à deux fleurs-de-lis de l'un à l'autre.”
Denmarkc. 1722
Where the Deichmann Arms Were Recorded
Sjaælland
Map of Denmark showing where the Deichmann arms are recorded
The Deichmann arms were recorded in Denmark, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Sjaælland.
Zealand held the Danish court, the crown's offices and Copenhagen itself. Families who served the king kept estates within reach of it, and royal service was the ordinary route to a coat of arms.
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 Denmark in this period.
Frederik IV of Denmark
Sovereign of the period
Frederik IV of Denmark
1699–1730
Reigning in Denmark when the Deichmann arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Denmark
Danish heraldry during this period was closely tied to noble status and royal favor rather than being open to all citizens. Arms were typically granted by the monarch to individuals, and these symbols were then shared by all members of the noble house. If a family line died out, the right to use those specific arms ended with them.
Granting authority
The Danish royal chancery held the power to issue and regulate official coats of arms for the kingdom.
How they got arms
Families usually received their arms through a formal royal grant that confirmed their noble status and rights.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Danish Royal Chancery records starting in the sixteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Denmark.
Origin & History of the Deichmann Family in Denmark
The surname Deichmann is of German origin and translates literally to "ditch man" or "dike man." This name was historically given to people who worked as laborers or overseers responsible for building and maintaining water management systems like canals or drainage ditches. By the early 18th century, members of the family had migrated from German-speaking regions into Denmark. Historical records confirm that the family was well-established on the island of Sjaælland by 1722. During this period, the family began to integrate into Danish society, often taking on roles in the church, administration, or local trade. Their presence in Sjaælland reflects the broader movement of skilled workers and professionals who traveled between Northern Germany and Denmark during the 1700s to seek new opportunities in a changing economy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
dike
A barrier, ditch, or embankment used for water management.
This name
DeichmannAn occupational surname for a person who worked as a ditcher or dike builder.
also spelled
Deichman
Dikman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nielsen, O., Kjøbenhavns Diplomatarium, 1872
Trap, J.P., Statistisk-topographisk Beskrivelse af Kongeriget Danmark, 1858
Rigsarkivet (Danish National Archives), Kirkebøger for Sjællands Stift (Parish registers for the Diocese of Zealand)
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
