A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bausch family of Germany.
Reg. 1322 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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'arg. au cerf de gu., ramp. contre un rocher de sin., posé à dextre.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Bausch Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Bausch arms are recorded
The Bausch 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 Germany when the Bausch 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 Bausch Family in Germany
The surname Bausch finds its historical roots in the southern German regions, particularly within the state of Bavaria. Linguistic experts believe the name originated as a shortened form of names like Balthasar, which was a common choice for families in the eighteenth century. By 1765, records confirm that members of the Bausch family were well-established in Bavarian communities. During this era, families often lived in small agricultural villages where their surname helped identify them as part of a specific lineage or trade. Life for these early ancestors was defined by the rhythm of the seasons and the local customs of the Holy Roman Empire. As the family grew, they became deeply connected to the social and religious life of their local parishes, leaving behind a legacy that has persisted through centuries of regional history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baus
A short form of the Germanic name Sebastian.
This name
BauschA patronymic surname derived from the given name Sebastian, meaning venerable or revered.
also spelled
Bausche
Bowsh
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 Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Kirchenbücher der katholischen Pfarreien in Bayern, 1765
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
