Map of Germany showing where the Strimpel arms are recorded
The Strimpel arms were recorded in Berlin, c. 1875.
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.
Wilhelm I
Sovereign of the period
Wilhelm I
1861–1888
Reigning in Germany when the Strimpel arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
Prussian heraldry was strictly tied to social rank and noble status rather than being a free choice for every citizen. These symbols were treated as permanent family property that moved through the generations to all legitimate heirs. If a family branch wanted to change their design to stand out, they had to apply for official permission to alter their specific version of the shield.
Granting authority
The Prussian Heroldsamt acted as the central state office that managed and strictly controlled all noble titles and coats of arms.
How they got arms
Families usually obtained their arms through formal royal grants or by proving their long-standing noble status to the state authorities.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms were kept in the rolls of the Prussian Heroldsamt, which functioned from 1706 until 1918.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Strimpel Family in Germany
The surname Strimpel is rooted in the linguistic traditions of German-speaking regions, likely originating as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific trade. By the mid-19th century, the family established a notable presence in Berlin, a city that was rapidly transforming into a global center of industry and culture following the unification of Germany in 1871. During this period, the Strimpel family lived through the era of the Gründerzeit, or the Founders' Period, which was marked by significant economic growth and urban expansion in the Prussian capital. As residents of Berlin in 1875, family members were part of a dynamic social shift that saw the city evolve from a regional hub into a sprawling metropolis. While the name remains relatively rare, its historical footprint in Berlin reflects the broader migration patterns and the rise of the middle class that defined the late 19th century in Central Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Strimp
A Middle High German term referring to a narrow strip or piece.
This name
StrimpelA topographic or occupational name for someone living on or working a small strip of land.
also spelled
Stremple
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
Kosch, Wilhelm, Das katholische Deutschland: Biographisch-bibliographisches Lexikon, 1933
Landesarchiv Berlin, Einwohnermeldekartei Berlin 1875
Geheimes Staatsarchiv Preußischer Kulturbesitz, General-Adress-Buch für Berlin und seine Vororte
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
