A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Jasti family of Germany.
Reg. 6932 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
columnFortitude and constancy
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ec.: au 1 d'azur à une colonne d'arg., soutenue de la ligne du coupé; au 2 d'arg. à un bras paré au nat., iss. d'une nuée mouv. du canton sen. du chef et tenant une balance; au 3 d'arg. à une roue de quatre rayons de sa.; au 4 d'azur à une ancre d'arg., en bande. C.: la roue du 3, entre deux prob. d'azur. L.: d'arg. et d'azur.”
GermanyHambourg, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Jasti arms are recorded
The Jasti arms were recorded in Hambourg, 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 Jasti 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 Jasti Family in Germany
The Jasti family name traces its historical roots to the bustling port city of Hamburg, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1765. During the eighteenth century, Hamburg served as a major center for international trade and commerce, which likely influenced the family’s early activities and social standing. Families living in this region at the time often navigated a complex landscape of merchant guilds and civic responsibilities that defined city life. While the exact origins of the name remain a subject of local genealogical study, its presence in such a significant urban hub suggests that the early Jasti family was integrated into the professional and economic life of Northern Germany. Over time, these early settlers helped shape the family legacy by participating in the growth and development of the region during a period of great transformation in European history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Justus
Latin term meaning upright, righteous, or just.
This name
JastiA patronymic or descriptive surname derived from the Latin adjective for justice and fairness.
also spelled
Justie
Justih
Justii
Justy
Yoosti
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Staatsarchiv Hamburg, Hamburger Passagierlisten, 1850-1934 (Note: While this archive contains later records, it holds the foundational civic registers for Hamburg residents dating back to the eighteenth century)
Zimmermann, Hans, Die Hamburger Bevölkerung im 18. Jahrhundert, 1962
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columnFortitude and constancy
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
columnFortitude and constancy
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
