A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bleicher family of Germany.
Reg. 1759 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
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'or à un homme iss., hab. au nat., coiffé d'un bonnet pointu, tenant une truble (filet), posée sur son épaule. C.: l'homme iss.”
GermanyNördlingen Bav, c. 1765
Where the Bleicher Arms Were Recorded
Nördlingen
Map of Germany showing where the Bleicher arms are recorded
The Bleicher arms were recorded in Nördlingen Bav, c. 1765.
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 Bleicher 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 Bleicher Family in Germany
The surname Bleicher is an occupational name that originated in German-speaking regions during the Middle Ages. It comes from the Middle High German word *bleichære*, which refers to a person who worked as a bleacher of linen or cloth. In the centuries before mass production, these individuals played a vital role in the textile industry by using sunlight, water, and natural chemicals to whiten fabrics. By the time members of the family were documented in the city of Nördlingen in 1765, the name was well-established as a reflection of this traditional trade. Families with this name were often part of the skilled artisan class, contributing to the local economy of towns like Nördlingen through their specialized knowledge of fabric processing. Over time, the name transitioned from a description of a person's daily labor into a permanent family identifier passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bleichen
To make white or to bleach
This name
BleicherAn occupational name for a person who bleached linen or fabric
also spelled
Bleycher
Blyker
Bleaker
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
Stadtarchiv Nördlingen, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Nördlingen, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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