A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eberwein family of Germany.
Reg. 3492 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Bandé de gu. et d'arg.; à une panthère d'or, br. sur le tout. C.: la panthère, iss.”
GermanySchwäbisch-Hall Wurt, c. 1765
Where the Eberwein Arms Were Recorded
Schwäbisch-Hall
Map of Germany showing where the Eberwein arms are recorded
The Eberwein arms were recorded in Schwäbisch-Hall 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 Germany when the Eberwein 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 Eberwein Family in Germany
The surname Eberwein originates from the German language and combines the words for "boar" and "friend." In medieval times, names like this often functioned as descriptive nicknames or occupational identifiers, suggesting that early ancestors may have been skilled hunters or individuals known for their strength and courage. By the year 1765, historical records confirm that the family had established a firm presence in the city of Schwäbisch-Hall. This town was a significant center for salt production and trade in the region of Swabia, which provided a stable environment for families to grow and prosper. Over generations, the Eberwein name became deeply connected to the local culture and civic life of this historic German city, reflecting the broader patterns of family settlement and social development in the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eber-win
Boar and friend or protector
This name
EberweinA name denoting a person who is a strong, brave friend or protector.
also spelled
Eberweine
Eberweinn
Eberweinh
Eberwine
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
Stadtarchiv Schwäbisch Hall, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Schwäbisch Hall, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
