A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kibbe family of Germany.
lionCourage, strength and royaltyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'arg. au lion de sa. C.: le lion.”
The Kibbe arms were recorded in Han, 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.
Reigning in Germany when the Kibbe arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Kibbe is believed to have roots in the northern regions of Europe, where it likely developed as a descriptive name for individuals living near specific geographic landmarks or within small, tight-knit communities. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the town of Han, which was then part of the Electorate of Cologne. Records from 1765 confirm that family members were active participants in the local economy and social structure of this area. During this period, families in the region often relied on agriculture and local trades to sustain their livelihoods. As the family grew, they became integrated into the administrative and religious life of Han, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the broader patterns of migration and settlement in the German territories during the late 1700s.
A rounded hilltop or a small mountain summit.
