A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Weinmann family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5146 · German, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
knightChivalry and service in arms
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Coupé de sa. sur or; à un homme iss., hab. de l'un en l'autre, coiffé d'un bonnet albanais d'or, retr. du même, mouv. d'un tertre de sin. et tenant une serpette d'or. C.: l'homme iss., entre deux prob. coupées alt. de sa. et d'or.”
GermanyHeilbronn, c. 1765
Where the Weinmann Arms Were Recorded
Heilbronn
Map of Germany showing where the Weinmann arms are recorded
The Weinmann arms were recorded in Heilbronn, 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 Weinmann 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 Weinmann Family in Germany
The surname Weinmann is a classic occupational name that emerged in the German-speaking regions during the Middle Ages. It translates literally to "wine man," which historically identified an individual who worked in the wine trade, such as a vintner, a vineyard laborer, or a merchant who sold wine. Because the cultivation of grapes was a central part of the economy in southern Germany, the name became common among families living near the Rhine and Neckar river valleys. By the time records confirm the presence of the family in Heilbronn in 1765, the name was already well-established as a reflection of the region's deep connection to viticulture. During this period, Heilbronn was a thriving center for trade and agriculture, and families like the Weinmanns were likely integrated into the local guild systems that managed the production and distribution of wine. This professional identity provided a stable social foundation for the family as they navigated the changing political and economic landscape of the eighteenth century.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
knightChivalry and service in arms
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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'azur à un homme iss., mouv. d'un tertre de sin., hab. d'un parti de gu. et d'arg. et tenant de sa main dextre une grappe de raisins au nat. C.: l'homme iss., entre deux prob. coupées, celle à dextre de gu. sur arg., et celle à sen. de sa. sur or, ornées chacune dans son embouchure d'une pl. d'aut. de l'un à l'autre. L. conformes aux émaux des prob.”
Austriac. 1646
Where the Weinmann Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Weinmann arms are recorded
The Weinmann arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1646.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1646
Granting Authority for the Weinmann Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
1637–1657
Reigning in Germany when the Weinmann arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Weinmann Family in Austria
The family name Weinmann has deep roots in the Alpine regions of Austria, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the Tyrol area as early as 1646. The name itself is occupational in origin, likely derived from the German words for wine and man, which suggests that the earliest ancestors were involved in the cultivation of vineyards or the distribution of wine. In the rugged landscape of seventeenth-century Tyrol, families often settled in specific valleys where they established themselves as skilled tradespeople or agricultural workers. The presence of the Weinmann name in these early tax records and parish registers indicates that they were part of a stable community that relied on the fertile slopes of the region. Over time, these families became integral to the local economy, passing down their trade and their name through generations as they navigated the social and political shifts of the Austrian territories.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Wein
German word for wine or viticulture.
This name
WeinmannAn occupational surname for a wine merchant or a person who worked in a vineyard.
also spelled
Weinman
Wainmann
Wynman
Winman
Related arms
Bechtrecorded with Weinmann, same area
Berlinrecorded with Weinmann, same area
Feyerabendrecorded with Weinmann, same area
Rieserrecorded with Weinmann, same area
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
Heuss, Theodor. Heilbronn: Geschichte einer Stadt. 1951
Stadtarchiv Heilbronn. Bürgerbuch der Stadt Heilbronn. 1765
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