A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hamberger family of Germany.
Reg. 4164 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à la fasce d'arg., acc. en chef de deux étoiles d'or et en p. d'un coq hardi du sec. Cq. cour. C.: une étoile d'or, entre un vol d'azur. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Hamberger Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Hamberger arms are recorded
The Hamberger 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 Hamberger 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 Hamberger Family in Germany
The surname Hamberger originated as a locative name, meaning it was used to identify people based on the town or region where they lived. In the German language, the suffix "er" typically denotes a person who comes from a specific place, suggesting that the earliest ancestors bearing this name likely hailed from a town named Ham or Hamberge. By 1765, records confirm that the family was well-established in the Bavarian region of southern Germany. During this period, Bavaria was a collection of territories deeply influenced by agricultural traditions and local trade guilds. Families like the Hambergers were often tied to the land or specific crafts, which helped them build a stable presence in their local communities. As they moved through the eighteenth century, the family name became a permanent marker of their identity within the social and administrative structures of the Bavarian state.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hamborg
A fortified settlement or castle located near a river or harbor.
This name
HambergerRefers to a person who originated from the city of Hamburg or a similar fortified place.
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, Kurbayern Hofkammer: Steuer- und Katasterwesen, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
