A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Streb family of Germany.
Reg. 7568 · German, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 un tilleul de sin., mouv. de rochers au nat.; et une colombe ess. d'arg., posée sur les rochers et br. sur le fût de l'arbre. C.: la colombe sur les rochers, entre deux prob. coupées alt. d'azur et d'or. L. d'or et d'azur.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1791
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Map of Germany showing where the Streb arms are recorded
The Streb arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1791.
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.
Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
1790–1792
Reigning in Germany when the Streb 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 Streb Family in Germany
The surname Streb is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Bavaria, where records confirm the family was well-established by the late eighteenth century. Etymologists often link the name to Middle High German terms related to strength or vigorous movement, suggesting that the original bearers may have been known for their physical energy or their work in demanding trades. During the 1790s, the region was undergoing significant social and political shifts as the influence of the Holy Roman Empire began to wane. Families like the Strebs were typically tied to the land as farmers or skilled craftsmen, living in small village communities that relied on local traditions and church records to track their lineage. Because these early ancestors lived in a time before modern industrialization, their daily lives were shaped by the seasonal rhythms of the Bavarian countryside and the strict social structures of the local parishes.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
streben
to strive, aspire, or exert effort toward a goal.
This name
Streba nickname for an ambitious, energetic, or hardworking individual.
also spelled
Streeber
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bavarian State Archives (Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv), Kurbayern Hofkammer Buchhaltung
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
