A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Reinhardt family of Germany.
Reg. 9306 · German, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à la bande d'azur, ch. de trois étoiles du champ. C.: une étoile d'or, soutenue d'un rang de roses alt. de gu. et d'arg.; le tout entre deux prob. d'azur.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1590
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Map of Germany showing where the Reinhardt arms are recorded
The Reinhardt arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1590.
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.
Emperor Rudolf II
Sovereign of the period
Emperor Rudolf II
1576–1612
Reigning in Germany when the Reinhardt 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 Reinhardt Family in Germany
The surname Reinhardt originates from the ancient Germanic given name Raginohard, which translates to a combination of the words for advice and strength. By the time the name became a formal family identifier, it was common for people to adopt names based on the personal traits or reputations of their ancestors. In the region of Bavaria, where the family was firmly established by 1590, the name was often associated with individuals who held positions of local responsibility or served in administrative roles within their communities. During this period, the social structure of Bavaria was shifting as rural families began to settle into more permanent roles within the growing towns and villages. The Reinhardt family likely participated in the agricultural and trade-based economy that defined the Bavarian landscape during the late sixteenth century, helping to solidify their presence in the region for generations to come.
Reinhardt Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Ragin-hardu
Derived from Germanic elements meaning advice or counsel and hardy or brave.
This name
ReinhardtA brave advisor or one who is strong in counsel.
also spelled
Reynhardt
Reinhart
Rinhard
Rinhart
Related arms
Ebnersimilar arms
Jutrzenka de Morgensternsimilar arms
Reinhartvariant spelling
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
