A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Feldman family of Germany.
Reg. 3774 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Parti, de sa. à une étoile d'arg., et de gu. à une étoile d'arg.; au chef d'arg., br. sur le parti et ch. de la Croix de fer. C.: un vol, de sa. et de gu., chaque aile ch. sur le sommet d'une étoile d'arg. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Germanyc. 1871
Where the Feldman Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Feldman arms are recorded
The Feldman arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1871.
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.
Wilhelm I
Sovereign of the period
Wilhelm I
1861–1888
Reigning in Germany when the Feldman 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 Feldman Family in Germany
The surname Feldman is a German name that translates literally to field man. Historically, this name was often used to describe someone who worked as a farmer or lived near an open field. By the time the German Empire was officially formed in 1871, families carrying this name were well-established across the region of Bavaria. During this era, many people with this surname were part of the growing agricultural and merchant classes that helped shape the local economy. As the region moved toward industrialization in the late nineteenth century, many individuals from these Bavarian families began to move from rural farming communities into larger towns to pursue new trades. This transition was a common trend for families throughout southern Germany as the nation modernized and expanded its infrastructure.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Feld
German word for an open field or piece of agricultural land.
This name
FeldmanAn occupational name for a farmer or someone who lived near a field.
also spelled
Feldman
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
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Generalakten der Regierung von Oberbayern, 1871
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
