A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hemmann family of Switzerland.
Reg. 3573 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à deux marteaux d'arg., emm. d'or, passés en saut., acc. de trois étoiles d'or, 1 en chef et 2 en flancs, et en p. d'un tertre de sin. C.: un jeune homme iss., hab. d'azur, tenant les marteaux en saut. au-dessus de sa tête.”
SwitzerlandBerne, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Hemmann arms are recorded
The Hemmann arms were recorded in Berne, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Hemmann Family in Switzerland
The surname Hemmann is deeply rooted in the German-speaking regions of Switzerland, with historical records confirming the family’s presence in the canton of Berne by 1745. The name is considered a patronymic, which means it likely originated as a shortened or affectionate form of a longer Germanic given name such as Hermann. This name is composed of the elements "heri," meaning army, and "man," meaning man, suggesting that early ancestors were associated with military service or leadership roles. During the eighteenth century, families with this name were often integrated into the local agricultural or artisanal communities of the Swiss plateau. As the family established itself in Berne, they became part of the long-standing tradition of Swiss citizenship, where families were tied to specific municipalities through the concept of the "Heimatort," or place of origin. This connection to the region allowed the Hemmann family to maintain a consistent presence in local records for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hermann
Derived from Germanic elements meaning army man or warrior.
This name
HemmannA patronymic surname indicating descent from a man named Hermann, signifying a warrior or soldier.
also spelled
Hemman
Heman
Related arms
Hemanvariant spelling
Hemmanvariant 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
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Bern, Kirchenbücher der Kirchgemeinde Bern
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
