A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heiber family of Germany.
Reg. 4042 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bullValour and generosity
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à un boeuf naiss. d'or, mouv. du coupé; au 2 d'or à une roue de gu. C.: le boeuf iss. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'or et de gu.”
GermanyNördlingen Bav, c. 1765
Where the Heiber Arms Were Recorded
Nördlingen
Map of Germany showing where the Heiber arms are recorded
The Heiber arms were recorded in Nördlingen Bav, 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 Heiber 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 Heiber Family in Germany
The surname Heiber is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, likely originating as a descriptive nickname or a shortened form of a longer personal name. By the middle of the 18th century, the family was well-established in the historic imperial city of Nördlingen, which was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship in the Swabian region. Records from 1765 confirm that members of the Heiber family were active participants in the local community during this era. At that time, Nördlingen was known for its preserved medieval walls and its role as a hub for artisans and merchants. Families like the Heibers often lived in close-knit neighborhoods where they contributed to the economic and social stability of the town through their specific trades. This period of residence reflects a long-standing connection to the cultural landscape of southern Germany, where the family name became intertwined with the local history of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hagano
Old High German word for a hedge or an enclosure.
This name
HeiberA topographic name for someone who lived near a fenced or hedged area.
also spelled
Heiberg
Heiberr
Heyber
Hiber
Related arms
Heybersimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Nördlingen, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Nördlingen (1765)
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt (1967)
Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann, Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Familiennamen (1957)
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bullValour and generosity
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
bullValour and generosity
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
