Map of Germany showing where the Siegert arms are recorded
The Siegert arms were recorded in Silesia, c. 1765.
Silesia was farming country in the east of the German lands, held in large estates by families who stayed put for generations. Owning land was what entitled a family to arms, so the region fills a good deal of the register.
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 Siegert 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 Silesia.
Origin & History of the Siegert Family in Germany
The family name Siegert originates from the Germanic region and is derived from the Old High German personal name Sigiward. This name combines the words for victory and guardian, which suggests that early ancestors were likely viewed as protectors or successful warriors. By 1765, records confirm that the family had established a strong presence in the historical region of Silesia. During this era, Silesia was a vibrant territory under Prussian rule, and families like the Siegerts often worked as skilled craftsmen, farmers, or local administrators. The movement of the family throughout this area reflects the broader patterns of migration and social development that defined Central Europe during the eighteenth century. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the local culture and economic life of the Silesian landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sigi-hardu
Derived from Germanic elements meaning victory and brave or hardy.
This name
SiegertA name signifying a person who is brave and victorious in battle.
also spelled
Siegrot
Sigroth
Zeegrot
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
State Archive in Wrocław (Archiwum Państwowe we Wrocławiu), Standesamtsregister und Kirchenbücher, 1765
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