A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hinzman family of Germany.
Reg. 6852 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti d'or et de sa., à l'aigle de l'un en l'autre. Cq. cour. C.: trois épis d'or, tigés et feuillés du même [Comp. Wittich dit Hinzmann de Hallmann.]”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Hinzman arms are recorded
The Hinzman 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 Hinzman 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 Hinzman Family in Germany
The family name Hinzman originates from the German region of Bavaria, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1765. The name is a variation of the medieval given name Heinrich, which translates to Henry in English. Over time, the suffix "man" was added to indicate a person who was a follower, a servant, or a resident associated with someone named Heinrich. This naming pattern was common in Central Europe during the eighteenth century as families began to adopt permanent surnames to distinguish themselves within growing village communities. Many individuals carrying this name were likely involved in the agricultural or artisanal trades that defined the Bavarian economy during that period. As the family grew, they remained rooted in the traditions and local customs of their home region before eventually spreading to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heinrich
A Germanic name meaning home ruler or ruler of the enclosure.
This name
HinzmanA patronymic surname derived from a diminutive form of Henry, meaning son of Henry.
also spelled
Hinzman
Hallmaun
Hallman
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
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Kirchenbücher und Standesregister der bayerischen Pfarreien, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
