A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hartlaub family of Germany.
Reg. 4277 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
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)
“D'arg. à un chicot de chêne, posé en bande, ayant à dextre deux glands et à sen. un seul gland, alternant avec trois feuilles, le tout au nat. C.: trois pl. d'aut., une de gu. entre deux d'azur. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
GermanyRatisbonne, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Hartlaub arms are recorded
The Hartlaub arms were recorded in Ratisbonne, 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 Hartlaub 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 Hartlaub Family in Germany
The surname Hartlaub originates from the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it evolved as a descriptive name. Etymologically, it combines the Middle High German words "hart," meaning hard or strong, and "laub," meaning foliage or leaves. This suggests that the name may have originally described a person who lived near a forest of sturdy trees or someone with a resilient and enduring character. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Ratisbonne, which is known today as Regensburg. In 1765, members of the Hartlaub family were active participants in the social and civic life of this historic city, which served as a major political center within the Holy Roman Empire. Their presence in such a prominent location indicates that the family was well-integrated into the urban culture of the time, likely contributing to the local economy or the administrative functions of the city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hart-laub
Hard or brave combined with foliage or leaf.
This name
HartlaubLikely refers to a person living near a hardy or resilient forest area.
also spelled
Hartlaube
Hartlaup
Hartlaubb
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
Stadtarchiv Regensburg, Bürgeraufnahme- und Zunftbücher der Stadt Regensburg, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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