A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Poeppelman family of Germany.
Reg. 2982 · German, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'or à la demi-aigle de sa., bq. et m. de gu., mouv. du parti; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à un peuplier de sin., accosté de deux roses de gu., bout. d'or, tigées et feuillées de sin.; le tout soutenu d'une terrasse de sin. Sur le tout d'azur au chev. diminué d'arg., soutenu d'une champagne de gu., chargée de trois étoiles d'or, 2 et 1. Cq. cour. C.: un homme iss., hab. d'azur, au rabat d'arg., coiffé d'un morion d'azur, tenant de sa main dextre un coeur d'or duquel sortent deux roses de gu., bout. d'or, tigées et feuillées de sin.; le tout entre un vol d'arg. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1741
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Map of Germany showing where the Poeppelman arms are recorded
The Poeppelman arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1741.
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.
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 Poeppelman Family in Germany
The surname Poeppelman originates from the historical regions of Bavaria, where the family established roots by at least the middle of the eighteenth century. The name itself is likely a variation of a topographic or occupational descriptor common in the German-speaking lands of that era. During the 1740s, families with this name were part of the rural and artisan classes that formed the backbone of Bavarian society. They lived through a period of significant regional change as the Holy Roman Empire navigated complex political shifts and agricultural developments. Over time, the family name became tied to the local traditions and the specific dialect of the region, reflecting the way communities identified their neighbors through shared history and trade. By remaining in the Bavarian landscape for generations, the early Poeppelmans helped preserve the cultural identity of their home through their work and their contributions to the local parish records.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Poppo
A Germanic personal name derived from the Old High German word for people.
This name
PoeppelmanA diminutive or patronymic form referring to a descendant of someone named Poppo.
also spelled
Poppelman
Pepelman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
