A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blecha family of Switzerland.
Reg. 0697 · Swiss, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“D'arg. à un crampon de sa. (la tête en forme de flèche, soutenu d'un tertre de trois coupeaux de sin. Cq. cour. C.: un bélier iss. d'arg. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Blecha arms are recorded
The Blecha arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Blecha Family in Switzerland
The family name Blecha has deep roots that trace back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of Bâle, now known as Basel, by the year 1745. During this period, the name was often associated with families living in areas where German dialects were spoken, particularly in regions that spanned modern-day Switzerland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The name itself is thought to be derived from descriptive terms used in local dialects, often referring to physical characteristics or specific trades practiced by ancestors. As families moved across these borders for work or trade in the eighteenth century, the name spread from its early strongholds into neighboring territories. This migration pattern helped the family name persist and evolve as it integrated into new communities throughout the heart of Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blech
German word for sheet metal or tin plate.
This name
BlechaOccupational name for a tinsmith or someone who worked with metal sheets.
also spelled
Bleche
Bleck
Blechh
Blek
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister der Stadt Basel
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen, geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
