A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bartz family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5015 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à la fasce de sin., acc. de trois oiseaux d'or.”
Belgiumc. 1737
Where the Bartz Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Bartz arms are recorded
The Bartz arms were recorded in Belgium, c. 1737.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Brabant.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Belgium when the Bartz arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Bartz Family in Belgium
The family name Bartz has deep roots in the historical region of Brabant, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1737. During this period, the Duchy of Brabant served as a central hub for trade and agriculture within the Low Countries. Families like the Bartz clan often lived in rural or semi-urban communities where they contributed to the local economy through farming or skilled craftsmanship. Because the region was frequently affected by shifting political borders and economic changes, families often maintained strong ties to their local parishes to track births, marriages, and deaths. By settling in Brabant, the early Bartz family became part of a long tradition of people who helped shape the cultural and social landscape of what would eventually become modern Belgium.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bullValour and generosity
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 coupé: a. d'arg. au boeuf courant de gu.; b. d'azur à deux bandes d'or; aux 2 et 3 d'or à l'aigle de sa. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° un boeuf iss. et cont. de gu., entre un vol, l'aile dextre d'arg. à la bande de gu., l'aile sen. d'azur à deux bandes d'or; l. d'arg. et de gu.; 2° une aigle de sa., cour. d'or; l. d'or et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Bartz Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Bartz arms are recorded
The Bartz arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Belgium when the Bartz 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 Bartz Family in Germany
The surname Bartz is deeply rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition, primarily functioning as a shortened form of the name Berthold or as a descriptive nickname derived from the Middle High German word for beard. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the southern region of Bavaria. During this era, life in Bavaria was defined by a strong connection to the land and the strict social hierarchies of the Holy Roman Empire. Families like the Bartz clan often lived in small, tight-knit agrarian communities where their surname served as a marker of their local identity and trade. As the 1760s progressed, these individuals were likely involved in the traditional crafts or farming practices that sustained the Bavarian economy. Their presence in official records from 1765 suggests that they were settled, tax-paying members of their parish who participated in the religious and civil life of their village. Over time, the name evolved alongside the shifting borders and cultural changes of the German states, eventually spreading from these southern roots to other parts of Central Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bartholomaeus
Aramaic name meaning son of Talmai or son of the furrows.
This name
BartzA patronymic surname derived from a shortened form of the given name Bartholomew.
also spelled
Barts
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief), Parochieregisters van Brabant
Vanneste, Dominique, Landschap en erfgoed in Brabant, 2005
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bullValour and generosity
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
