A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Endres family of Germany.
Reg. 5471 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à une marmite couverte d'arg. C.: une ramure de cerf d'arg.”
GermanyFriedberg Bav, c. 1765
Where the Endres Arms Were Recorded
Friedberg Bav
Map of Germany showing where the Endres arms are recorded
The Endres arms were recorded in Friedberg Bav, 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 Endres 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 Endres Family in Germany
The surname Endres is a variant of the name Andreas, which originates from the Greek word for manliness or strength. During the Middle Ages, it became a popular given name throughout Europe due to the influence of Saint Andrew. Over time, families began to adopt this name as a permanent surname to distinguish themselves within their communities. By 1765, records confirm that the Endres family was well-established in the town of Friedberg, located in the Bavarian region of Germany. At that time, Friedberg served as a significant center for trade and craftsmanship, placing the family in a vibrant area known for its history of clockmaking and metalwork. Living in this region suggests that early family members were likely integrated into the local guild systems or agricultural life that defined the social structure of eighteenth-century Bavaria.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Andreas
Derived from the Greek word for man or manly.
This name
EndresA German patronymic surname representing a variant of Andrew, signifying manly or courageous.
also spelled
Enders
Endrez
Related arms
Endersvariant spelling
Peerrecorded with Endres, same area
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 Friedberg, Bürgeraufnahmen und Steuerlisten der Stadt Friedberg, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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