A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bacher family of England.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Gu. two bendlets, one or, the other ar.)”
The Bacher arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them 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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
Reigning in England when the Bacher arms are first recorded.
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
The surname Bacher has deep roots as an occupational name, originating from the Middle High German word "bach," which refers to a stream or a small brook. Historically, this name was often given to individuals who lived near a flowing body of water or worked as millers who relied on stream power to grind grain. By the time the family appeared in York in 1620, the name had already traveled across Europe, likely carried by families seeking new opportunities in trade and craftsmanship. Settling in a bustling city like York suggests that these early ancestors were likely skilled workers or merchants who integrated into the local economy. Over the centuries, the spelling evolved as the family moved between different regions, yet the name remained a testament to their long-standing connection to the landscape and the essential trades of their time.
A German word referring to a brook or stream.
