A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Krochmal family of Germany.
Reg. 8744 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
knightChivalry and service in arms
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 coupé d'azur sur or; à un sauvage de carn., posé de profil, ceint et cour. de lierre, br. sur le coupé, tenant une massue sur son épaule; au 2 coupé: a. d'or à la bande d'azur, ch. de trois étoiles du champ; b. d'azur à un quart de roue d'arg., mouv. de l'angle dextre du chef. C.: le sauvage, iss. L. d'or et d'azur.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Krochmal arms are recorded
The Krochmal arms were recorded in Nuremberg, 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 Krochmal 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 Krochmal Family in Germany
The family name Krochmal originates from the linguistic roots of Central and Eastern Europe, where it is derived from the Polish word for starch. Historically, this name likely functioned as an occupational surname, identifying an ancestor who worked in the production or trade of starch, a vital commodity used in both food preparation and the stiffening of textiles. By the middle of the eighteenth century, members of the family had established a presence in the city of Nuremberg. This relocation suggests that the family was part of the mobile merchant or artisan class that moved across European borders to seek new economic opportunities in major trade hubs. Living in Nuremberg during the 1760s placed the family within a vibrant center of commerce and craftsmanship, where they likely integrated into the local urban economy while maintaining the identity passed down through their professional heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Krochmal
Derived from the Polish word for starch.
This name
KrochmalAn occupational surname for a starch maker or a dealer in starch.
also spelled
Krochman
Krochmannh
Krochmannn
Krokman
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
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg. Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
knightChivalry and service in arms
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
knightChivalry and service in arms
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
