A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Grona family of Germany.
Reg. 8570 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à une aigle de profil, au nat., le vol levé, cour. d'or, tenant en son bec une bague d'or, et posée sur un tertre de sin. Cq. cour. C.: l'aigle, iss. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Grona Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Grona arms are recorded
The Grona arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Grona 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 Grona Family in Germany
The family name Grona is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Bavaria, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1765. During the eighteenth century, Bavaria was a region defined by its agricultural traditions and a complex social structure tied to the land. The name likely originated as a topographic identifier, which was a common way for people to describe where they lived or the type of terrain they occupied. In the local Bavarian dialect, such names often evolved from descriptions of green fields or lush meadows, reflecting the family’s long-standing connection to the fertile countryside. As these early ancestors lived and worked in their communities, the name became a permanent marker of their identity, passed down through generations as they navigated the shifting political and social changes of the Holy Roman Empire and the later Kingdom of Bavaria.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
grüne
German adjective meaning green or verdant.
This name
GronaA topographic name for someone who lived near a green field or grassy area.
also spelled
Grona
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
