A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hepp family of Germany.
Reg. 7889 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. à l'aigle d'azur; aux 2 et 3 de gu. au lion d'or. Cq. cour. C.: l'aigle, entre deux prob. coupées, à dextre d'arg. sur azur, à sen. de gu. sur or. L. conformes aux émaux des prob.”
GermanyMunich, c. 1776
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Map of Germany showing where the Hepp arms are recorded
The Hepp arms were recorded in Munich, c. 1776.
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.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Germany when the Hepp 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 Hepp Family in Germany
The surname Hepp has deep roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it originated as a descriptive nickname. In Middle High German, the term "heppe" referred to a specific type of curved blade or pruning hook used by farmers and foresters. It is likely that the first people to carry this name were known for their skill in using this tool or perhaps for their work in agriculture. By 1776, the family was well-established in Munich, a city that served as a major cultural and economic hub in Bavaria. During this period, families in Munich were often tied to the city's growing trade guilds or administrative offices. Living in such a prominent urban center suggests that the Hepp family were active participants in the social and professional life of the city during the late eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heppo
An ancient Germanic short form of names containing the element hrod.
This name
HeppA nickname for a person with a lively or hopping gait.
also spelled
Hep
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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
Stadtarchiv München. Bürgerrechtsverzeichnisse der Stadt München. 1776
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
