A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lindenmuth family of Germany.
Reg. 7004 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé d'arg. sur sin.; à un tilleul arr. au nat., br. sur le coupé, et acc. de trois roses de gu. sur le sin., 2 et 1 Trois cq. cour C.: 1° une colonne de sa., cour. d'or, enfilant une autre couronne d'or, et sommée de trois plumes de paon au nat.; 1. d'or et de sa.; 2° une rose de gu., entre deux tuyaux d'or, remplis chacun de pl. d'aut. de gu. et d'arg.; 1. d'arg. et de gu.; 3° deux lances de tournoi d'or, arm. d'arg., passées en saut., entre deux prob. losangées d'arg. et de gu.; 1. d'arg. et de gu. L'écu adextré en bas d'un casque fermé d'or, taré de profil, panaché d'une aigrette dans un panache de pl. d'aut. d'arg. et d'azur, et senestré d'un lion reg. d'arg. comme tenant, empoignant de sa patte sen. une lance de tournoi d'or, arm. d'arg.”
SaxonySaxony, c. 1764
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Map of Germany showing where the Lindenmuth arms are recorded
The Lindenmuth arms were recorded in Saxony, c. 1764.
Saxony had mines, trade and old landed families all at once. Silver made some fortunes and land held others, and both sorts of family kept arms, which is why Saxon names appear so often in the registers.
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 Lindenmuth 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 Saxony.
Origin & History of the Lindenmuth Family in Germany
The surname Lindenmuth originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically emerging from the combination of the words "Linde," meaning linden tree, and "Mut," which often referred to courage or spirit. Historically, names like this were descriptive, suggesting that early ancestors may have lived near a prominent linden tree or possessed a personality characterized by the strength associated with that wood. By the mid-18th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the region of Saxony. During this period, the people of Saxony were deeply involved in agricultural life and local trade, which likely shaped the daily experiences of the early Lindenmuth family. As the 18th century progressed, many individuals from this area began to look toward new opportunities, eventually leading to the migration of various family branches across Europe and eventually to North America.
Lindenmuth Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Linde and Mut
Linden tree and courage or disposition.
This name
LindenmuthA person characterized by the strength or spirit associated with a linden tree.
also spelled
Lyndenau
Lindenow
Lindenauw
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Sächsisches Staatsarchiv, Kirchenbücher der evangelisch-lutherischen Landeskirche Sachsens, 1764
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treeLife, endurance and deep roots
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
