A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heberer family of Germany.
Reg. 1251 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
pelicanSelf-sacrifice and devotion to one's children
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“De sa. à un pélican d'or, avec sa piété de gu., le vol levé, posé sur une boule d'or, entre deux coupeaux d'azur, le coupeau dextre sommé d'un épi feuillé d'or. Cq. cour. C.: le pélican.”
GermanySchweinfurt, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Heberer arms are recorded
The Heberer arms were recorded in Schweinfurt, 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 Heberer 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 Heberer Family in Germany
The family name Heberer originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe and functions as an occupational surname. It is derived from the Middle High German word "heber," which historically referred to a person who collected taxes, tolls, or tithes. By the middle of the eighteenth century, members of the Heberer family were well-established in the city of Schweinfurt. Records from 1765 confirm their presence in this Franconian trade hub, where they likely participated in the local economy as merchants or craftsmen. During this era, Schweinfurt was a significant center for commerce, and families like the Heberers often played essential roles in the administrative and civic life of the city. Over time, the name became a permanent fixture in the region, reflecting the family’s long-standing connection to the social and professional structures of their community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heber
Derived from the Middle High German word for a lifter or collector.
This name
HebererAn occupational surname for a tax collector or someone who gathered goods.
also spelled
Heberrer
Heber
Related arms
Hebervariant spelling
Pfisterrecorded with Heberer, same area
Störrecorded with Heberer, same area
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 Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Stadtarchiv Schweinfurt, Bürgerbücher und Einwohnerverzeichnisse der Stadt Schweinfurt
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
pelicanSelf-sacrifice and devotion to one's children
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
pelicanSelf-sacrifice and devotion to one's children
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
