A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eversmann family of Germany.
Reg. 2041 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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'or à une femme iss., tenant de chaque main un poisson; au 2 d'azur à trois étoiles.”
GermanyEmmerich, c. 1725
Where the Eversmann Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Eversmann arms are recorded
The Eversmann arms were recorded in Emmerich, c. 1725.
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.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Eversmann 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 Eversmann Family in Germany
The family name Eversmann originates from the Germanic regions of Central Europe, specifically taking root in the state of Bavaria by the early 18th century. The name itself is a compound word that likely describes a person who lived near a specific landmark or held a particular occupation. In the German language, the prefix "Eber" refers to a wild boar, while "mann" simply means man. This suggests that the earliest ancestors to carry this name may have been hunters, foresters, or individuals who lived in areas known for a high population of wild boars. By 1725, records indicate that members of the Eversmann family were well-established within the Bavarian social structure, likely working as farmers or tradespeople who contributed to the local economy of their rural communities. These early family members lived during a time of significant cultural change in Southern Germany, where they helped shape the traditions and regional identity that define the area today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eber
A wild boar or a strong, brave person.
This name
EversmannA person who lived near a boar-inhabited area or a man of boar-like strength.
also spelled
Eversman
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
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
