A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Darger family of Germany.
Reg. 7361 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ec. : aux 1 et 4 d'arg. à l'aigle de sa., bq. et m. d'or, celle du 1 cont.; aux 2 et 3 d'or à deux bandes de gu. Cq. cour. C. : un vol aux armes du 2 (sur l'aile sen. les bandes sont transformées en barres). L. : à dextre d'arg., de sa. et de gu.; à sen. d'or, de gu. et de sa.”
Germanyc. 1734
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Map of Germany showing where the Darger arms are recorded
The Darger arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1734.
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.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Darger 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 Darger Family in Germany
The Darger family name finds its historical roots in the southern regions of Germany, specifically within the borders of Bavaria. By the year 1734, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area, living as part of a society deeply connected to the land and local trade. The name itself is thought to be occupational or descriptive in origin, likely evolving from Middle High German terms used to identify individuals by their specific craft or their role within a village community. During the eighteenth century, families in this region often lived in small, tight-knit agrarian clusters where surnames became a vital way to distinguish lineages across generations. As the family grew, they remained rooted in the cultural traditions of the Bavarian landscape, contributing to the local economy and the social fabric of their towns long before the major migrations of the following centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
targ
Old High German term referring to a shield or protective barrier.
This name
DargerAn occupational surname for a shield maker or a soldier who carried a shield.
also spelled
Dregger
Draeger
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
