A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Becherer family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0905 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à trois coupes couvertes d'or.”
Germanyc. 1840
Where the Becherer Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Becherer arms are recorded
The Becherer arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1840.
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.
Frederick William III of Prussia
Sovereign of the period
Frederick William III of Prussia
1797–1840
Reigning in Germany when the Becherer arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
Prussian heraldry was strictly tied to social rank and noble status rather than being a free choice for every citizen. These symbols were treated as permanent family property that moved through the generations to all legitimate heirs. If a family branch wanted to change their design to stand out, they had to apply for official permission to alter their specific version of the shield.
Granting authority
The Prussian Heroldsamt acted as the central state office that managed and strictly controlled all noble titles and coats of arms.
How they got arms
Families usually obtained their arms through formal royal grants or by proving their long-standing noble status to the state authorities.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms were kept in the rolls of the Prussian Heroldsamt, which functioned from 1706 until 1918.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Becherer Family in Germany
The surname Becherer originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe as a descriptive occupational name. It is derived from the Middle High German word "becher," which refers to a maker or seller of cups, goblets, or drinking vessels. During the medieval period, many families adopted surnames based on their specific trade to distinguish themselves within growing village populations. By the time records confirm the presence of the Becherer family in Bavaria in 1840, the name had been established for generations as part of the artisan class. These early ancestors likely lived in the southern German states where the production of fine glassware and metal drinking vessels was a significant part of the local economy. As the family moved through the nineteenth century, they remained rooted in the cultural traditions of the Bavarian region, reflecting a history tied to the skilled craftsmanship that defined their ancestral identity.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à trois gobelets d'arg., cerclés d'or; à la bord. du même. C.: un vol, aux armes de l'écu.”
FranceStrasbourg, c. 1663
Where the Becherer Arms Were Recorded
Strasbourg
Map of France showing where the Becherer arms are recorded
The Becherer arms were recorded in Strasbourg, c. 1663.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in Germany when the Becherer arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Becherer Family in France
The family name Becherer is deeply rooted in the complex history of the Alsace region, a territory that frequently shifted between French and German influence. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Becherer family were well-established residents of Strasbourg. During this era, Strasbourg was a free imperial city that had recently come under the control of the French Crown following the Thirty Years' War. The name itself is likely derived from the Middle High German word "becher," which refers to a cup or a goblet. This suggests that the earliest ancestors to carry the name were likely skilled artisans, such as cup-makers or tavern keepers, who played vital roles in the local economy of the city. As the family navigated life in a bilingual borderland, they became part of the unique cultural fabric of Strasbourg, where Germanic traditions merged with the administrative and social structures of the French kingdom.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Becher
A German term for a drinking vessel or goblet.
This name
BechererAn occupational surname for a maker or seller of cups and goblets.
also spelled
Becher
Becherre
Besherer
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, Generalakten der Regierung von Oberbayern
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cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
