A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heinichen family of Germany.
Reg. 8154 · 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
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Parti d'arg. et de sa.; à trois roses, 2 et 1, les deux en chef de gu. sur l'arg. et d'arg. sur le sa., et celle en p. partie de gu. et d'arg. C.: un panache de cinq pl. d'aut., les deux plumes ext. de sa., les trois autres d'arg., ledit panache ch. de la Croix de fer. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'arg. et de sa.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Heinichen arms are recorded
The Heinichen 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 Heinichen 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 Heinichen Family in Germany
The surname Heinichen is a patronymic name, which means it originated from a shortened form of the name Heinrich. During the eighteenth century, families often adopted these names to identify their lineage within their local communities. By 1765, records confirm that members of the Heinichen family were firmly established in the region of Bavaria. At this time, Bavaria was a collection of territories undergoing significant social and agricultural changes. Families like the Heinichens were typically involved in the local economy, often working as skilled tradespeople or farmers who contributed to the stability of their villages. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the Bavarian countryside, helping to shape the cultural identity of the area through their daily work and community participation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heinrich
Derived from the Germanic elements for home and ruler.
This name
HeinichenA patronymic form indicating descent from a person named Heinrich.
also spelled
Heinich
Heynichen
Heinichenn
Hynichen
Hyniken
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
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
