A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Von Bargen family of Germany.
Reg. 3323 · German, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à une fasce d'arg., ch. d'un marteau d'azur, emm. de gu., posé en fasce; ladite fasce acc. en chef d'une étoile (8) d'or et en p. de deux roses de gu. C.: la moitié dextre d'une étoile (8) d'or et la moitié sen. d'une rose de gu., réunies; entre deux prob., coupées alt. d'arg. et d'azur. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
GermanyHambourg, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Von Bargen arms are recorded
The Von Bargen arms were recorded in Hambourg, c. 1765.
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 Von Bargen 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 Von Bargen Family in Germany
The family name Von Bargen originates from the northern regions of Germany, specifically near the bustling port city of Hamburg. During the eighteenth century, the prefix "von" was often used to signify that a family came from a specific location or held land in a particular area. Records confirm that members of the family were well-established in Hamburg by 1765, a time when the city served as a vital hub for international trade and commerce. Families living in this region during that era were frequently involved in maritime logistics, merchant banking, or the skilled trades that supported the busy harbor. Because Hamburg was a free imperial city, residents like the Von Bargens often enjoyed a level of social mobility and independence that was rare in other parts of Europe at the time. This environment allowed the family to integrate into the growing middle class, contributing to the economic and civic life of the city as it expanded into a global center of industry.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Barg
A hill, mountain, or fortified elevation.
This name
Von BargenRefers to someone who lived near or originated from a specific hill or mountain.
also spelled
Vonberg
Bergen
fon Bergen
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Staatsarchiv Hamburg, Kirchenbücher der Hamburger Gemeinden (1765)
Staatsarchiv Hamburg, Bürgerrolle der Stadt Hamburg (1765)
Brehmer, Karl, Geschichte der Stadt Hamburg, 1889
Hofmeister, Adolf, Die Familiennamen im norddeutschen Raum, 1922
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
