A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ewalt family of Germany.
Reg. 4485 · 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 Ewalt Arms Were Recorded
Halberstadt
Map of Germany showing where the Ewalt arms are recorded
The Ewalt 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 Ewalt 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 Ewalt Family in Germany
The surname Ewalt is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition and is generally understood as a variation of the name Ewald. This name is composed of the Old High German elements "ewa," meaning law or custom, and "wald," meaning power or ruler. By the mid-19th century, the family was well-established in the historic city of Halberstadt, which is located in the modern-day state of Saxony-Anhalt. During this period, Halberstadt served as a significant regional hub for trade and administration, providing a stable environment for families to grow and document their lives. Records from 1859 confirm that members of the Ewalt family were active participants in the local community of this city. Their presence in such a culturally rich area suggests that they were likely integrated into the professional or artisan classes that defined the social structure of 19th-century Prussia.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ewald
Derived from the Germanic elements for law and rule or power.
This name
EwaltA name signifying one who holds the power of the law or a mighty ruler.
also spelled
Ewalt
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 Halberstadt, Einwohnerverzeichnisse 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
