A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Engelmann family of Germany.
Reg. 7008 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
knightChivalry and service in arms
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur à la fasce d'or, acc. de deux étoiles du même, 1 en chef et 1 en p.; au 2 de .... à un chevalier, tenant une épée, le tout au nat.”
GermanyKönigsberg, c. 1810
Where the Engelmann Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Engelmann arms are recorded
The Engelmann arms were recorded in Königsberg, c. 1810.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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.
Frederick William III of Prussia
Sovereign of the period
Frederick William III of Prussia
1797–1840
Reigning in Germany when the Engelmann arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
Prussian heraldry was strictly tied to social rank and noble status rather than being a free choice for every citizen. These symbols were treated as permanent family property that moved through the generations to all legitimate heirs. If a family branch wanted to change their design to stand out, they had to apply for official permission to alter their specific version of the shield.
Granting authority
The Prussian Heroldsamt acted as the central state office that managed and strictly controlled all noble titles and coats of arms.
How they got arms
Families usually obtained their arms through formal royal grants or by proving their long-standing noble status to the state authorities.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms were kept in the rolls of the Prussian Heroldsamt, which functioned from 1706 until 1918.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Engelmann Family in Germany
The surname Engelmann is a classic example of a name derived from a person’s character or social standing in medieval Germany. It is composed of the German words "Engel," meaning angel, and "Mann," meaning man. Historically, this name was often used as a nickname for someone who possessed a gentle, kind, or pious personality. By the time members of the family were documented in Bavaria in 1810, the name had been established for centuries across various German-speaking regions. Families with this name were typically part of the working class, often serving as farmers, craftsmen, or local tradespeople who helped build the foundations of their village communities. As the family settled into the Bavarian landscape during the early 19th century, they became part of a long tradition of regional stability, contributing to the agricultural and social growth of their home provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Angil
An ancient Germanic word meaning hook or spear point.
This name
EngelmannA person from the Angle tribe or a descendant of someone named with the element Angil.
also spelled
Engelman
Related arms
Engelmanu de Freyenthalvariant spelling
Kleistrecorded with Engelmann, same area
Neyen von Oberkampffrecorded with Engelmann, 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
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
knightChivalry and service in arms
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
knightChivalry and service in arms
