A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Neiman family of Germany.
Reg. 8183 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'arg. à deux fasces de gu. Cq. cour. C.: un chevalier iss., entre deux prob. aux armes de l'écu. - (Barons, 10 juin 1838.) Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. à deux fasces de gu.; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à un croiss. montant d'or, posé en barre au canton dextre de la p. Cq. cour. C.: un chevalier iss., entre deux prob. coupées, à dextre d'arg. sur gu., à sen. d'or sur azur. L. conformes aux émaux des prob.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1819
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Map of Germany showing where the Neiman arms are recorded
The Neiman arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1819.
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.
Frederick William III of Prussia
Sovereign of the period
Frederick William III of Prussia
1797–1840
Reigning in Germany when the Neiman 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 Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Neiman Family in Germany
The surname Neiman is a variation of the German name Neumann, which translates literally to "new man." Historically, this name was often given to someone who had recently moved to a new town or village, serving as a descriptive label for a newcomer in the community. By 1819, families carrying this name were well-established in the region of Bavaria. During this period, the name was common among people living in rural areas who worked as farmers or tradesmen. As the population grew, these families became deeply integrated into the local social and economic structures of southern Germany. The name reflects a time when surnames were evolving from simple nicknames into permanent family identifiers that were passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Neumann
A German term meaning new man or newcomer.
This name
NeimanAn occupational or descriptive surname identifying a person who recently arrived in a community.
also spelled
Neiman
Naimans
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
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv. Kirchenbücher und Standesregister. 1819
Gottschald, Max. Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen. 1954
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
