Map of Germany showing where the Kuno arms are recorded
The Kuno 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 Kuno 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 Kuno Family in Germany
The name Kuno originates from the Old High German word *kuoni*, which translates to brave or bold. During the Middle Ages, it functioned as a popular given name before evolving into a hereditary surname. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Nuremberg. Records from 1765 confirm that members of the Kuno family were active participants in the social and economic life of this bustling Bavarian trade center. As Nuremberg was a major hub for skilled craftsmanship and commerce during this era, families like the Kunos often contributed to the city’s reputation for high-quality metalwork and merchant activity. Over time, the name transitioned from a personal identifier into a stable family name that documented the lineage of these early residents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kuon
Old High German word meaning bold, daring, or brave.
This name
KunoA shortened form of names containing the element meaning brave or bold.
also spelled
Kuno
Cunno
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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