A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Borries family of Germany.
Reg. 9080 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 têtes et cols de chien d'arg., languées du champ, coll. et bouclées d'or. Cq. cour. C.: un tilleul de sin., accosté de deux têtes et cols de chien de l'écu, celle à sen. cont.”
GermanyHan, c. 1733
Where the Borries Arms Were Recorded
Han
Map of Germany showing where the Borries arms are recorded
The Borries arms were recorded in Han, c. 1733.
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.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Borries 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 Borries Family in Germany
The family name Borries traces its roots to the northern regions of Germany, where it became established as a distinct surname during the early modern period. By the year 1733, records confirm that members of the family were living in the town of Han, which was a significant location within the historical landscape of the region. During this era, families often settled in specific towns to participate in local trade or agricultural administration. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older Germanic given names, which eventually evolved into a permanent family identifier as record-keeping became more standardized across German territories. As the family grew, they integrated into the social and professional structures of their community, leaving behind a trail of documents that highlight their presence in the local parish and civil registries of the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Burkhard
Derived from the Germanic elements for fortress and brave or hardy.
This name
BorriesA patronymic form originating from a shortened version of the name Burkhard.
also spelled
Bories
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kohl, Wilhelm, Westfälische Geschichte, 1983
Stadtarchiv Hannover, Bürger- und Einwohnerverzeichnisse, 1733
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greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
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