A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lente family of Germany.
Reg. 2950 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un chicot d'azur, posé en bande. Cq. cour. C.: deux chicots d'azur, posés en chev. renv. S.: deux cerfs d'arg., ramés d'azur. D.: LENTE SUSCIPE, CITO PERFICE.”
GermanyBrunswick, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Lente arms are recorded
The Lente arms were recorded in Brunswick, 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 Lente 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 Lente Family in Germany
The family name Lente has deep roots tied to the region of Brunswick, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1765. During this period, the name was closely associated with the social and professional structures of the German states. Families with this surname often integrated into the local merchant and civic classes, which allowed them to play an active role in the development of their community. The name itself likely stems from descriptive origins related to the local landscape or seasonal characteristics common in the Low German dialects of the time. As the family grew, they maintained a presence in the area through trade and civic service, helping to anchor the name within the historical fabric of Brunswick for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lent
Derived from the Middle High German word for spring or lenten season.
This name
LenteA topographic name for someone living near a field or a seasonal worker.
also spelled
Lent
Lente
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Braunschweigisches Staatsarchiv, Kirchenbuch der Stadt Braunschweig, 1765
Hofmeister, Adolf, Die Geschichte des Landes Braunschweig, 1905
Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv, Bürger- und Einwohnerlisten der Stadt Braunschweig, 1760-1770
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