A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hartin family of Germany.
Reg. 9034 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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'arg. à deux flèches d'or, passées en saut., et un coeur de gu., br. sur le point d'intersection. Cq. cour. C.: les meubles de l'écu, entre un vol d'arg. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
GermanyOldenbourg, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Hartin arms are recorded
The Hartin arms were recorded in Oldenbourg, c. 1765.
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 Hartin 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 Hartin Family in Germany
The family name Hartin traces its roots to the region of Oldenburg in northwestern Germany, where records confirm the family was established by at least 1765. During this period, Oldenburg was a territory undergoing significant social and economic shifts as it transitioned under the influence of the Danish crown and later the Duchy of Oldenburg. Families living in this area were often tied to the land through agriculture or specialized trade, and the name likely evolved from local linguistic roots common to the Low German dialects spoken in the region. As the family grew, members were part of a society that valued community bonds and structured parish life, which helped preserve their history through church registers and local administrative documents. By the late 18th century, the Hartin name was firmly embedded in the local landscape, reflecting the broader patterns of migration and settlement that defined the history of the North Sea coastal plains.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hard
A Germanic element meaning brave, hardy, or strong.
This name
HartinA diminutive or patronymic form referring to a brave or strong person.
also spelled
Hartin
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv (Oldenburg), Kirchenbücher der evangelisch-lutherischen Kirchengemeinden im Herzogtum Oldenburg
Schütt, Hans-Werner, Die Geschichte des Oldenburger Landes, 2005
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
