A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Mallinckrodt family of Germany.
Reg. 0125 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 trois feuilles de peuplier de sa., posées en pairle, mouv. d'un annelet de gu. en abime. C.: deux bras, parés de sa., les mains de carn. supp. ensemble une bague d'or, châtonnée d'un rubis.”
WestphaliaWestphalia, c. 1765
Where the Mallinckrodt Arms Were Recorded
Westphalia
Map of Germany showing where the Mallinckrodt arms are recorded
The Mallinckrodt arms were recorded in Westphalia, c. 1765.
Westphalia was a land of small estates and fortified farmhouses in western Germany. Its families were numerous and not especially rich, but each held its own ground, and holding ground was what brought arms.
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 Mallinckrodt 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 Westphalia.
Origin & History of the Mallinckrodt Family in Germany
The family name Mallinckrodt originates from the Westphalia region of Germany, where the family established deep roots as members of the local landed gentry. The name itself is topographical, derived from the Low German words for a specific location, likely referring to a settlement or a piece of land near a clearing or a bend in a river. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family was well-integrated into the social and political fabric of the region, with records confirming their presence in Westphalia by 1765. During this era, members of the family often served in administrative, legal, or military roles, which helped them maintain a prominent status within their communities. Their history is closely tied to the development of Westphalian society, reflecting the broader trends of regional governance and land ownership that defined the lives of established families in that part of Germany.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Malling-krodt
A small settlement or clearing located near a marshy area.
This name
MallinckrodtRefers to individuals originating from a specific farmstead or estate situated by a swampy meadow.
also spelled
Mallinckrod
Malinkrot
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kohl, Wilhelm, Westfälische Geschichte, 1983
LWL-Archivamt für Westfalen, Bestand Familie von Mallinckrodt, 1990
Möller, Peter, Die Geschichte der Familie von Mallinckrodt, 1968
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