Map of France showing where the Weinheimer arms are recorded
The Weinheimer arms were recorded in Strasbourg, c. 1663.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Weinheimer arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Weinheimer Family in France
The surname Weinheimer is a locational name, which means it was originally used to identify people based on the town where they lived. In German, the suffix "-er" denotes a person from a specific place, so the name translates to someone who originated from the town of Weinheim. By the mid-17th century, members of the family had established themselves in the city of Strasbourg. This region, located along the Rhine River, was a major crossroads for trade and culture during the 1600s. Families in this area often moved between neighboring German and French territories to seek new opportunities in agriculture or craftsmanship. Because Strasbourg served as a vital urban center, the Weinheimer family likely integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes, helping to build the city's reputation for industry and commerce during a period of significant regional change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Wein
Germanic term referring to the cultivation and production of wine.
This name
WeinheimerAn occupational surname for someone who lived near or worked at a vineyard.
also spelled
Weinemer
Weinhemer
Wynnemer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de la Ville et de l'Eurométropole de Strasbourg, Registres paroissiaux de Strasbourg
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Kohlheim, Rosa and Volker, Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung von 20.000 Nachnamen, 2005
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
grapesPlenty, and the labour of the vine
