A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lichtenberger family of Germany.
Reg. 9866 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fireZeal and purification
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“De gu. à deux flambeaux d'arg., allumés au nat., passés en saut. au-dessus d'une colline de sin. C.: un chevalier iss., arm. au nat., tenant de sa main sen. un flambeau de l'écu.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Lichtenberger arms are recorded
The Lichtenberger 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 Lichtenberger 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 Lichtenberger Family in Germany
The name Lichtenberger is a topographical surname, which means it was originally used to describe the place where a person lived. In German, the name combines the word "licht," meaning light or clear, with "berg," meaning mountain or hill. This suggests that the earliest members of the family likely resided near a cleared hillside or a mountain slope that was easily visible. By the year 1765, records confirm that the family had established a significant presence in the city of Nuremberg. During this period, Nuremberg was a major center for trade and craftsmanship in the Holy Roman Empire, and families like the Lichtenbergers often played active roles in the city's guild system or local commerce. As the family grew, they moved through various regions of German-speaking Europe, carrying their name as a reflection of the landscapes their ancestors once called home.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lichtenberg
A bright or clear mountain or hill.
This name
LichtenbergerRefers to a person who originated from a place named Lichtenberg.
also spelled
Lichtenburger
Lychtenberger
Liktenberger
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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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fireZeal and purification
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fireZeal and purification
