A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Slemmer family of Germany.
Reg. 8514 · 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 Slemmer arms are recorded
The Slemmer 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 Slemmer 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 Slemmer Family in Germany
The family name Slemmer finds its historical roots in the southern regions of Germany, specifically within the state of Bavaria. By the late eighteenth century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, living through a period of significant social and political transition. The name itself is thought to be derived from Middle High German terms related to personal characteristics or local occupations, which was a common way for surnames to develop in rural European communities during that era. As the family lived in the Bavarian heartland during the 1780s, they were part of a society deeply influenced by agricultural traditions and the shifting power structures of the Holy Roman Empire. These early ancestors likely navigated the challenges of life in a changing landscape, helping to shape the regional identity that would eventually carry the name forward through subsequent generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schlemmer
A Middle High German term for a glutton or gourmet.
This name
SlemmerAn occupational or descriptive name for someone known for their love of fine food and drink.
also spelled
Shlemer
Schlemer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
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
