A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eisenman family of Germany.
Reg. 6384 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec. de gu., de sa., d'or et d'arg.; à un homme iss., cuirassé d'azur, coiffé d'un casque du même, br. sur l'écartelé, tenant de sa main dextre un marteau levé et de sa sen. un fer-à-cheval Cq. cour. C.: l'homme iss. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'arg. et de sa.”
GermanyRatisbonne, c. 1765
Where the Eisenman Arms Were Recorded
Ratisbonne
Map of Germany showing where the Eisenman arms are recorded
The Eisenman arms were recorded in Ratisbonne, 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 Eisenman 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 Eisenman Family in Germany
The name Eisenman is a German occupational surname that translates literally to iron man. It was historically given to people who worked with iron, such as blacksmiths, miners, or traders who dealt in metal goods. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Ratisbonne, which is known today as Regensburg. During this era, the city served as a vital hub for trade and politics along the Danube River. Families living in Ratisbonne at this time were often part of a complex social structure involving merchant guilds and local administration. The Eisenman family likely integrated into this urban environment by utilizing their skills in metalwork or commerce to build a stable life within the city walls. Their presence in the historical records of 1765 suggests that they were settled members of the community who contributed to the local economy during a period of significant regional growth.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eisen
A hard, metallic chemical element known as iron.
This name
EisenmanAn occupational surname for a person who worked with iron, such as a blacksmith.
also spelled
Eisenman
Eysenman
Izenman
Ironman
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 Regensburg. Bürgeraufnahme- und Zunftprotokolle der Stadt Regensburg. 1765
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