A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heimann family of Germany.
Reg. 7077 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 dix flanchis de sa., 3, 3, 3 et 1. — Ou: D'azur à dix flanchis d'arg., 3, 3, 3 et 1. S.: deux léopards.”
GermanyBrème, c. 1765
Where the Heimann Arms Were Recorded
Brème
Map of Germany showing where the Heimann arms are recorded
The Heimann arms were recorded in Brème, 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 Heimann 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 Heimann Family in Germany
The surname Heimann is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, where it evolved as a variation of the name Haimo. This name is derived from the Old High German word heim, which translates to home or settlement. Historically, the name often functioned as a descriptive term for someone who was a leader or a protector of their local community. By the time members of the family were documented in Bremen in 1765, the name had become a well-established identifier for families living in northern German urban centers. During this period, Bremen served as a major hub for trade and commerce, and families like the Heimanns were often integrated into the city’s growing merchant class. The transition of the name from a personal identifier to a hereditary surname reflects the broader social changes occurring in the Holy Roman Empire, as families sought to establish a lasting legacy within their specific regions.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haim
Old High German word meaning home or settlement.
This name
HeimannA person who lives in a home or a man from the settlement.
also spelled
Heimann
Heyman
Hayman
Hyman
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
Staatsarchiv Bremen, Kirchenbücher der Stadt Bremen (St. Ansgarii), 1765
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
saltire coupedResolution, and the cross of St Andrew
