A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Diemer family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 8507 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bullValour and generosity
cinquefoilHope and joy
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
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 rencontre de boeuf d'arg., surmontant deux quintefeuilles accostées d'or, le tout acc. en p. d'une truelle du sec., le manche en bas.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Diemer Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Diemer arms are recorded
The Diemer arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry 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.
Region
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Diemer Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
Photograph made by me · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
William I of the Netherlands
Sovereign of the period
William I of the Netherlands
1815–1840
Reigning in Netherlands when the Diemer arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, coats of arms were often used by noble families and those who held specific public offices. These arms were passed down through the generations to legitimate descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design without needing to add special marks. This system ensured that the family identity remained clear and consistent over many years.
Granting authority
The Hoge Raad van Adel is the official body that regulates and manages noble titles and coats of arms in the Netherlands.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through official royal grants or by proving their long-standing historical use of the symbols.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms are officially recorded in the registers held by the Hoge Raad van Adel, which began its work in 1814.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Netherlands.
Origin & History of the Diemer Family in Netherlands
The family name Diemer carries deep roots in the northern regions of the Netherlands, particularly within the province of Friesland. By the early nineteenth century, the name was firmly established in this area, reflecting the transition toward fixed surnames that occurred as the Dutch population grew. The name itself is likely topographic in origin, often linked to individuals who lived near a "diem," which historically referred to a piece of reclaimed land or a specific type of meadow. Because Friesland is famous for its long history of reclaiming land from the sea, it is probable that the earliest ancestors bearing this name were farmers or landholders who worked these fertile, low-lying fields. As the family moved through the generations in the 1800s, they became part of the distinct social fabric of Frisian life, contributing to the local agricultural and community traditions that define the region to this day.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à un cep de vigne pampré, fruité de trois grappes, accolé à son échalas et posé sur un tertre, le tout au nat. C.: les meubles de l'écu. L. d'or et de gu.”
GermanyHeilbronn Wurt, c. 1765
Where the Diemer Arms Were Recorded
Heilbronn
Map of Germany showing where the Diemer arms are recorded
The Diemer arms were recorded in Heilbronn Wurt, c. 1765.
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 Netherlands when the Diemer 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 Diemer Family in Germany
The name Diemer finds its roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it functioned as a descriptive occupational or personal name. Linguists believe the name is derived from the Old High German word *diot*, which translates to "people" or "folk," suggesting that early ancestors may have been seen as prominent members of their local communities or leaders among the common people. By the mid-eighteenth century, historical records confirm the presence of the Diemer family in the city of Heilbronn. Located in the heart of the Württemberg region, Heilbronn was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship during this era. Families living in this area often played active roles in the local guilds and civic administration, which helped them establish deep roots in the city. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, contributing to the agricultural and commercial life that defined the Neckar River valley throughout the late 1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dietmar
Derived from the Germanic elements for people and famous.
This name
DiemerA locational surname referring to someone from the village of Diemen near Amsterdam.
also spelled
Deemer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1811-1950)
Meertens, P.J., De betekenis van de Nederlandse familienamen, 1950
Van der Schaar, J., Woordenboek van voornamen, 1964
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bullValour and generosity
cinquefoilHope and joy
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
bullValour and generosity
cinquefoilHope and joy
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
