A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hoberg family of Germany.
Reg. 4524 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
helmetWisdom and security in defence
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un casque fermé, taré de front, de profil ou de trois quarts d'azur, sommé d'un vol (ou de cinq pennons) du même. C.: trois plumes de paon au nat., entre six plumes de coq de gu.”
WestphaliaWestphalia, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Hoberg arms are recorded
The Hoberg arms were recorded in Westphalia, c. 1765.
Westphalia was a land of small estates and fortified farmhouses in western Germany. Its families were numerous and not especially rich, but each held its own ground, and holding ground was what brought 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 Hoberg 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 Westphalia.
Origin & History of the Hoberg Family in Germany
The Hoberg family name originates from the Westphalia region of Germany, where its roots are deeply tied to the rural landscape. In the German language, the name is a combination of the words "ho" meaning high and "berg" meaning mountain or hill. This suggests that the earliest ancestors likely lived on or near a prominent elevated piece of land. By 1765, records confirm that the family was well-established in this area, living as part of the local agricultural community. During this period, families in Westphalia were often identified by the specific farmstead they occupied, meaning the Hoberg name served as both a family identifier and a connection to their ancestral home. These early generations were typically involved in farming and trade, which allowed them to build a stable life within their village parishes.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hoh-berg
High or elevated mountain or hill.
This name
HobergA topographic name for someone who lived near a high hill or mountain.
also spelled
Hobergh
Hobberg
Hoberk
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
helmetWisdom and security in defence
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
helmetWisdom and security in defence
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
