A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ewald family of Germany.
Reg. 7013 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 d'or à un dextrochère arm., tenant une épée, le tout au nat.; au 2 d'azur à une tête et col de cerf au nat.; au 3 d'azur à trois arbres de sin., rangés sur une terrasse du même; au 4 d'or à un mur crén. de gu., percé de deux archières. C.: un soleil figuré d'or; entre un vol, coupé ait. d'or et d'azur.”
GermanyHalberstadt, c. 1859
Where the Ewald Arms Were Recorded
Halberstadt
Map of Germany showing where the Ewald arms are recorded
The Ewald arms were recorded in Halberstadt, c. 1859.
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 IV of Prussia
Sovereign of the period
Frederick William IV of Prussia
1840–1861
Reigning in Germany when the Ewald 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 Ewald Family in Germany
The surname Ewald traces its origins to the ancient Germanic name Ewaldus, which is composed of the elements "ewa," meaning law or eternity, and "wald," meaning rule or power. This name was historically associated with Saint Ewald, a seventh-century missionary who helped spread Christianity throughout the Germanic regions. By the mid-19th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Halberstadt. During this period, Halberstadt was a significant center for trade and administration within the Kingdom of Prussia. Families living in this region often worked in skilled crafts, local government, or agriculture, contributing to the steady growth of the city during the industrial shifts of the 1800s. The presence of the Ewald name in official records from 1859 confirms that the family was well-integrated into the social and civic life of this historic German town.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ewa-wald
Derived from the Germanic elements for law or custom and rule.
This name
EwaldA name signifying a powerful ruler who upholds the law or custom.
also spelled
Ewalt
Related arms
Heyerrecorded with Ewald, 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
Landesarchiv Sachsen-Anhalt, Abteilung Magdeburg. Zivilstandsregister der Stadt Halberstadt. 1859
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
