A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Minta family of Germany.
Reg. 2851 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 la bande aussi de gu., ch. d'une fleur-de-lis d'arg., posée dans le sens de la bande. et acc. de deux étoiles (8) d'or. Cq. cour. C.: trois pl. d'aut. d'arg. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
Germanyc. 1707
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Map of Germany showing where the Minta arms are recorded
The Minta arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1707.
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.
Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor
1705–1711
Reigning in Germany when the Minta 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 Minta Family in Germany
The family name Minta has deep roots in the historical region of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1707. During this period, Bavaria was a landscape defined by small agricultural communities and strict social hierarchies under the rule of the Wittelsbach dynasty. Families like the Mintas often lived in rural villages where they were closely tied to the land and the local parish church. Because record-keeping in the early eighteenth century was primarily handled by church officials, the name likely appears in baptismal and marriage registers that tracked the daily lives of common citizens. These early ancestors were likely craftsmen or farmers who played a vital role in the stability of their local Bavarian towns. Over time, the name became a permanent part of the regional identity as the family navigated the shifting political borders and economic changes of the Holy Roman Empire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Minna
A short form of names containing the Germanic element minne meaning love.
This name
MintaA diminutive or variant form derived from the Old High German word for love.
also spelled
Mientah
Myenta
Mientas
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
