A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hammerle family of Germany.
Reg. 8188 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'or à une aigle de profil d'arg., ess. et reg., cour. d'or, celle du 1 cont.; aux 2 et 3 de sa. à un marteau d'arg., posé en bande. Cq. cour. C.: une aigle héraldique d'arg., cour. d'or; entre deux prob., coupées alt. d'or et de sa. L. d'or et de sa.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Hammerle Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Hammerle arms are recorded
The Hammerle 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 Hammerle 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 Hammerle Family in Germany
The surname Hammerle originates from the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, specifically emerging as a diminutive form of the Middle High German word *hamer*, which means hammer. Historically, this name functioned as an occupational descriptor for a blacksmith or a metalworker who used a hammer as their primary tool. By 1765, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the Bavarian region. During this era, life for the Hammerle family revolved around the agrarian and craft-based economy of southern Germany. As skilled laborers, they were often integral members of their local village communities, contributing to the essential metalwork needed for farming and construction. Over time, the name transitioned from a simple description of a trade into a hereditary family name that was passed down through generations of artisans and farmers in the Bavarian countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ham
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for home.
This name
HammerleA diminutive form referring to a person from a specific home or homestead.
also spelled
Hammerel
Hemmerl
Hammerle
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
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Kurbayern Hofkammer: Steuer- und Katasterwesen, 1765
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
