A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Nembhard family of Germany.
Reg. 9821 · German, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. a chev. gu. betw. three human hearts ppr”
GermanyHartz, c. 1765
Where the Nembhard Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Nembhard arms are recorded
The Nembhard arms were recorded in Hartz, c. 1765.
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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Nembhard 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 Nembhard Family in Germany
PronunciationNEM-bard/ˈnɛmbɑːd/
The Nembhard family name finds its historical roots in the region of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1765. The name itself is thought to be of Germanic origin, likely derived from a combination of words relating to boldness or strength. During the eighteenth century, Bavaria was a collection of territories undergoing significant social and economic shifts, and families like the Nembhards were often tied to the land or local trade guilds. As the family grew, they moved through various parts of Central Europe, eventually seeing some branches migrate to other regions and countries. This movement was common for families of that era who were seeking new opportunities in agriculture, craftsmanship, or military service. By tracing these early records, we see a family that was part of the steady development of Bavarian society before the major political changes of the nineteenth century reshaped the map of Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Nemhard
Derived from the Germanic elements for take or seize and hardy.
This name
NembhardA surname indicating a bold, daring, or courageous person who is firm in their actions.
also spelled
Nembard
Nembarde
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
