A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Pierron family of Germany.
Reg. 4468 · German, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à une licorne saillante d'arg., ailée du même, celle du 1 cont.; aux 2 et 3 de sa. à une étoile d'arg., entre deux demi-vols adossés du même. Cq. cour. C.: la licorne du 1, iss. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de sa.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1754
Where the Pierron Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Pierron arms are recorded
The Pierron arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1754.
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 Pierron 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 Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Pierron Family in Germany
The family name Pierron has deep roots in the regions of Central Europe, with documented evidence placing members of the family in Bavaria as early as 1754. The name is a variation of the name Pierre, which is the French form of Peter. While the name has French origins, its presence in Bavaria suggests that the family was part of the historical movement of people across European borders during the eighteenth century. Families with this name often worked in skilled trades or agriculture, which allowed them to settle into local communities and establish a lasting presence in the region. Over time, the spelling of the name adapted to fit the local German dialects while still keeping its connection to its original linguistic roots. This history reflects the broader patterns of migration and cultural blending that defined life in the Holy Roman Empire during the mid-eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Petrus
A Greek word meaning stone or rock.
This name
PierronA diminutive form indicating a descendant or follower of Peter.
also spelled
Pierronn
Pyerron
Pierronh
Pieron
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
