A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hieronymus family of Germany.
Reg. 9343 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
branchPeace, and new growth
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 parti de sa. et d'or, au lion léopardé de l'un en l'autre; au 2 d'or à un mont de trois coupeaux de sin., et deux branches d'olivier du même, mouv. des flancs dudit mont. Cq. cour. C.: une aigle de sa., bq., m. et cour. d'or. L. d'or et de sa.”
SaxonySaxony, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Hieronymus arms are recorded
The Hieronymus arms were recorded in Saxony, c. 1765.
Saxony had mines, trade and old landed families all at once. Silver made some fortunes and land held others, and both sorts of family kept arms, which is why Saxon names appear so often 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 Hieronymus 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 Saxony.
Origin & History of the Hieronymus Family in Germany
The name Hieronymus originates from the ancient Greek name Hieronymos, which translates to holy name. During the Middle Ages, the name became popular across Europe due to the influence of Saint Jerome, a prominent scholar and translator of the Bible. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a documented presence in the region of Saxony. In this part of Germany, families often adopted surnames based on the given names of their ancestors. As the family settled into local communities, they likely worked as farmers, craftsmen, or tradespeople who contributed to the growing economy of the Saxon territories. These early members lived during a time of significant social change, and their records reflect the transition from rural life toward the more organized administrative systems of the German states.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hieronymos
Derived from Greek words meaning sacred or holy and name.
This name
HieronymusA name of holy origin or one who bears a sacred name.
also spelled
Hieronymuslowenberg
Heeronymus de Lowenberg
Hieronymus
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, 1882
Sächsisches Staatsarchiv, Kirchenbücher der evangelisch-lutherischen Landeskirche Sachsens, 1765
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
branchPeace, and new growth
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
branchPeace, and new growth
lionCourage, strength and royalty
