A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Schloemer family of Germany.
Reg. 7683 · German, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. à l'aigle naiss. de sa., bq. et cour. d'or, mouv. du coupé; au 2 d'or à trois bandes d'azur. L'écu bordé d'or. Cq. cour. C.: trois pl. d'aut., une d'arg. entre deux d'azur. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1786
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Map of Germany showing where the Schloemer arms are recorded
The Schloemer arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1786.
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.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Germany when the Schloemer 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 Schloemer Family in Germany
The name Schloemer is rooted in the linguistic traditions of the German-speaking regions, specifically emerging from the Low German word "slumer," which often referred to a person who lived near a swampy or low-lying area. While the family name has deep connections to northern Germany, records confirm that members of the Schloemer family were well-established in the Bavarian region by 1786. During this period, Bavaria was part of the Holy Roman Empire and was undergoing significant social changes under the rule of the Electorate. Families like the Schloemers were typically involved in local agriculture or skilled trades, which were the primary ways people earned a living in the rural Bavarian landscape of the late eighteenth century. As they settled into these communities, the family name became a permanent part of the local record, reflecting the migration patterns of individuals moving from northern territories toward the southern German states in search of new opportunities.
Schloemer Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Schlamm
German word for mud, mire, or swampy ground.
This name
SchloemerA topographic name for someone who lived near a muddy area or a swamp.
also spelled
Shlemer
Schlemer
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
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
