A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hinch family of Germany.
Reg. 1756 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à une redorte de huit feuilles de sin. C.: une femme iss., les cheveux épars, hab. de gu., tenant de sa main dextre trois feuilles de tilleul d'or; entre deux prob., coupées alt. d'or et de gu. L. d'or et de gu.”
FranconiaFranconia, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Hinch arms are recorded
The Hinch arms were recorded in Franconia, c. 1765.
Franconia was a patchwork of small territories in central Germany, full of minor landowners and prosperous market towns. So many separate households held land there that the region produced a great many coats of arms.
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 Hinch 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 Franconia.
Origin & History of the Hinch Family in Germany
The family name Hinch has deep roots tied to the movement of people across Europe during the eighteenth century. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the Franconia region of Germany by 1765. At that time, Franconia was a collection of territories that served as a crossroads for trade and migration. Families living in this area often worked in agriculture or skilled crafts, contributing to the local economy of the Holy Roman Empire. As the century progressed, many individuals from this region began to relocate in search of new opportunities, which helped spread the name to different parts of the continent and eventually across the Atlantic. The history of the Hinch name is therefore a reflection of the broader patterns of migration that shaped modern European society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hinrich
A Germanic name composed of elements meaning home and ruler.
This name
HinchA patronymic surname derived from the personal name Henry, signifying the son of the home ruler.
also spelled
Heinack
Heynach
Heinache
Hinach
Hinack
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
