A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Acher family of Germany.
Reg. 5598 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Tiercé en fasce: de gu., d'azur et d'or; le gu. ch. d'un gland effeuillé d'or, à la coque de sin., la queue en bas; l'azur ch. de deux glands effeuillés, couchés et affr. d'or. A une pointe d'arg., br. sur le tout et ch. d'un sanglier naiss., au nat., mouv. de la p. de l'écu. Cq. cour. C.: le sanglier, iss., entre un vol coupé, à dextre de gu. sur or, à sen. d'azur sur arg., chaque aile ch. sur la division de trois glands effeuillés d'or, rangés en fasce, les queues en bas. L. conformes aux émaux du vol.”
GermanyRatisbonne, c. 1765
Where the Acher Arms Were Recorded
Ratisbonne
Map of Germany showing where the Acher arms are recorded
The Acher arms were recorded in Ratisbonne, 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 Acher 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 Acher Family in Germany
The surname Acher carries a rich history rooted in the cultural landscape of Central Europe. By the year 1765, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in Ratisbonne, which is known today as Regensburg, Germany. During the eighteenth century, this city served as a vital political and commercial hub within the Holy Roman Empire. Families living in such a prominent location often played active roles in the local economy, whether through trade, craftsmanship, or civic administration. The name itself likely evolved from regional linguistic roots, reflecting the occupations or geographic origins of those who first held it. As these early ancestors navigated the social structures of Ratisbonne, they contributed to the enduring legacy of the name that has been passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Acker
A field or cultivated piece of land.
This name
AcherAn occupational surname for a farmer or someone who worked on a field.
also spelled
Aker
Asher
Related arms
Akervariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Regensburger Stadtarchiv: Bürgeraufnahmen und Zunftregister
Müller, Michael, Geschichte der Stadt Regensburg, 1850
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boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
