Map of Germany showing where the Weinrich arms are recorded
The Weinrich arms were recorded in Nuremberg, 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 Weinrich 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 Weinrich Family in Germany
The surname Weinrich is of Germanic origin and combines the Old High German words for friend and powerful ruler. This name likely began as a descriptive term for a person who was seen as a strong or influential companion within their community. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family was well-established in the city of Nuremberg. During this period, Nuremberg was a major center for trade and skilled craftsmanship in the Holy Roman Empire. Families living there often participated in the city’s thriving guild system, which organized workers into specific professional groups. Records from 1765 confirm that the Weinrich family was part of this urban environment, where they likely contributed to the city’s reputation for metalwork, printing, or commerce. Over time, the family name became a permanent marker of their history and their long-standing presence in the heart of Bavaria.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Wini-ric
Derived from Germanic elements meaning friend and powerful ruler.
This name
WeinrichA powerful friend or a ruler who is a trusted companion.
also spelled
Weinrick
Wainrich
Wynrik
Winrich
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
