A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heine family of Germany.
Reg. 1023 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“une rose de gu., tigée et feuillée de sin. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Heine Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Heine arms are recorded
The Heine arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Heine 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 Heine Family in Germany
The surname Heine is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a shortened version of the Germanic given name Heinrich. In the Middle Ages, people often adopted these nicknames to distinguish themselves within growing communities. By the time records confirm the family presence in Bavaria in 1765, the name had already been established across various German-speaking regions for several centuries. Families carrying this name were typically part of the common citizenry, often working as tradespeople or farmers who helped shape the local economy of their villages. Because the name evolved from a popular first name, it spread naturally as families moved and grew, eventually becoming a common identifier for many distinct lineages throughout central Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haim
A Germanic element meaning home or enclosure.
This name
HeineA diminutive form of names containing the element home, often signifying ruler of the home.
also spelled
Heyne
Heinee
Heinn
Hyna
Hine
Related arms
Haynvariant spelling
Heinvariant spelling
Heynevariant spelling
Hinevariant spelling
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 Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
