A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Deml family of Germany.
Reg. 1484 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
portcullisProtection of the household, and the guarded gate
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. à une herse sarasine d'arg.; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. au lion naiss. de gu. Cq. cour. C.: le lion, iss., entre un vol aux armes du 1.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Deml arms are recorded
The Deml arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1765.
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 Deml 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 Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Deml Family in Germany
The surname Deml is a regional name that originated in the historic lands of Bavaria. During the eighteenth century, families carrying this name were deeply rooted in the rural landscapes of southern Germany. The name likely developed as a localized variation of names related to the personal name Thomas or as a descriptive term for people living in specific forest clearings or small settlements. By 1765, records confirm that the Deml family was well-established within the Bavarian social structure, often working as skilled farmers or tradespeople who contributed to the local economy of their villages. These early ancestors lived through a time of significant agricultural transition, maintaining strong ties to their parish communities where their births, marriages, and deaths were carefully documented in church registers. This steady presence in the region suggests that the family was a stable part of the Bavarian population for generations before the mid-1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Thomas
Aramaic for twin
This name
DemlA diminutive or pet form of the name Thomas, common in Bavarian regions.
also spelled
Demel de Demling
Demll de Demling
Demle de Demling
Deml
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
portcullisProtection of the household, and the guarded gate
lionCourage, strength and royalty
portcullisProtection of the household, and the guarded gate
lionCourage, strength and royalty
