A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ehren family of Germany.
Reg. 9846 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à trois miroirs arrondis d'arg., rangés en fasce; au 2 d'or plein. C.: une tête et col de chien d'azur, coll. d'or. L.: d'or et d'azur.”
GermanyCologne, c. 1765
Where the Ehren Arms Were Recorded
Cologne
Map of Germany showing where the Ehren arms are recorded
The Ehren arms were recorded in Cologne, 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 Ehren 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 Ehren Family in Germany
The family name Ehren traces its roots back to the vibrant urban landscape of eighteenth-century Cologne, where members of the family were firmly established by 1765. During this period, Cologne served as a major center for trade and craftsmanship along the Rhine River, providing a dynamic environment for families to build their livelihoods. The name itself is derived from the German word for honor, suggesting that early ancestors may have been recognized for their integrity or their respected standing within the local community. As residents of a bustling city, these early family members likely participated in the guild systems or merchant networks that defined the social and economic life of the region. By documenting their presence in the city archives during the mid-1700s, we gain a clear window into a time when the family was actively shaping its legacy within the heart of Germany.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ehre
A German noun referring to honor, integrity, or reputation.
This name
EhrenAn occupational or descriptive name for an honorable person or someone of high standing.
also spelled
Eren
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Historisches Archiv der Stadt Köln, Bürgeraufnahmen der Stadt Köln 1356–1798 (1765)
Keussen, Hermann, Topographie der Stadt Köln im Mittelalter (1910)
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