Map of Germany showing where the Honnold arms are recorded
The Honnold arms were recorded in Augsbourg, c. 1765.
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 Honnold 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 Honnold Family in Germany
The surname Honnold is rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, likely evolving from regional variations of personal names that combined elements related to honor or fame. By the mid-18th century, records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of Augsburg, which was a major center for trade and craftsmanship in the Holy Roman Empire. During this period, Augsburg was a hub for skilled artisans and merchants, suggesting that the Honnold family was likely integrated into the urban middle class of the time. As the family moved and settled in different regions, the spelling of the name often shifted to match the local dialects of the areas they inhabited. This pattern of migration and slight linguistic adaptation was very common for families living in Central Europe during the 1700s, as people moved to seek new economic opportunities or to escape the political instability of the era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hohnold
Derived from the Germanic elements for high or tall and ruler.
This name
HonnoldA topographic or habitational name referring to someone living on a high piece of land.
also spelled
Honolde
Honoldd
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Augsburg, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Augsburg, 1765
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Kohlheim, Rosa and Volker, Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung von 20.000 Nachnamen, 2005
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