A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Mantey family of Germany.
Reg. 6489 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
knightChivalry and service in arms
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
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 un chevalier, posé de face, arm. de toutes pièces au nat., la visière baissée, le casque cour. et panaché de trois pl. d'aut., de sa., d'arg. et de gu., tenant de sa main dextre une épée levée, la sen. appuyée sur sa hanche. C.: trois pl. d'aut.: de sa., d'arg. et de gu. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Germanyc. 1875
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Map of Germany showing where the Mantey arms are recorded
The Mantey arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1875.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit 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.
Wilhelm I
Sovereign of the period
Wilhelm I
1861–1888
Reigning in Germany when the Mantey arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
Prussian heraldry was strictly tied to social rank and noble status rather than being a free choice for every citizen. These symbols were treated as permanent family property that moved through the generations to all legitimate heirs. If a family branch wanted to change their design to stand out, they had to apply for official permission to alter their specific version of the shield.
Granting authority
The Prussian Heroldsamt acted as the central state office that managed and strictly controlled all noble titles and coats of arms.
How they got arms
Families usually obtained their arms through formal royal grants or by proving their long-standing noble status to the state authorities.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms were kept in the rolls of the Prussian Heroldsamt, which functioned from 1706 until 1918.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Mantey Family in Germany
The surname Mantey is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Central Europe, with significant ties to the region of Bavaria. During the nineteenth century, the name was associated with families living in the southern German states, where the social structure was transitioning from traditional agrarian lifestyles to the industrial age. By 1875, records confirm that members of the Mantey family were well-established in Bavarian communities, likely contributing to the local economy through skilled craftsmanship or trade. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older Germanic given names, evolving over several generations as families moved across provincial borders. These early ancestors lived through a period of great political change as Bavaria became a central part of the newly formed German Empire. Their presence in the region reflects the broader movement of people who helped shape the local culture and identity of southern Germany during the late nineteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Man
Old High German term for a person or human being.
This name
ManteyA patronymic or descriptive name derived from a personal name meaning man or person.
also spelled
Mantei
Mantee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
knightChivalry and service in arms
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
knightChivalry and service in arms
feathersWilling obedience and serenity
