A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Riner family of Germany.
Reg. 8765 · German, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 coupé d'arg. sur azur; au lion de l'un en l'autre, cour. d'or; aux 2 et 3 de gu. à une comète d'or. Cq. cour. C.: à dextre le lion iss. et à sen. la comète L. d'arg. et d'azur. - (Barons) Ec.: aux 1 et 4 le lion; aux 2 et 3 la comète. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1º le lion, iss. et cont.; 2º la comète.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1740
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Map of Germany showing where the Riner arms are recorded
The Riner arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1740.
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.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Riner 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 Riner Family in Germany
The surname Riner is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Bavaria, where records confirm the family was well-established by the year 1740. The name likely originated as a topographic or occupational descriptor, as it is linguistically linked to the Middle High German word "Rine," which often referred to a person living near a stream or a boundary line. During the mid-18th century, families in this region were typically tied to the land through agriculture or specialized local trades. Life for the Riner family at this time centered on the village community, where they would have been governed by local customs and the administrative oversight of the Bavarian Electorate. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of rural southern Germany, contributing to the agricultural economy and the distinct cultural traditions that defined the Bavarian region during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Rhein
A river or flowing water source.
This name
RinerAn occupational or topographical name for someone who lived near the Rhine river.
also spelled
Reyner
Reinar
Riner
Rayner
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
