A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heberlein family of Germany.
Reg. 6178 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à une ancre d'azur. C.: deux prob., coupées d'or sur azur.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Heberlein Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Heberlein arms are recorded
The Heberlein arms were recorded in Nuremberg, 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 Heberlein 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 Heberlein Family in Germany
The surname Heberlein originates from the German-speaking regions of Central Europe and functions as a diminutive form of the name Heber. During the medieval period, names ending in the suffix "lein" were often used to denote a younger family member or to express a sense of endearment. By the middle of the 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the imperial city of Nuremberg. During this era, Nuremberg served as a major center for trade and skilled craftsmanship, which likely provided the family with opportunities to participate in the city's vibrant guild system. Many individuals with this surname during the 1700s were involved in specialized trades, contributing to the economic life of the region as artisans and merchants. This historical connection to Nuremberg suggests that the family was well-integrated into the urban middle class of the Holy Roman Empire long before the industrial shifts of the 19th century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heber
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for gift or inheritance.
This name
HeberleinA diminutive form indicating a descendant or person associated with the name Heber.
also spelled
Heberline
Heberlain
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 Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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