A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Deutschman family of France.
Reg. 6103 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'or à un boeuf pass. de gu., soutenu de la ligne du coupé; au 2 bandé d'arg. et de sa. C.: une tête et col de boeuf de gu. l'd'or et de gu”
FranceStrasbourg, c. 1663
Where the Deutschman Arms Were Recorded
Strasbourg
Map of France showing where the Deutschman arms are recorded
The Deutschman 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 France when the Deutschman 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 Deutschman Family in France
The name Deutschman originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe and serves as a descriptive identifier for someone of German heritage. By the mid-seventeenth century, members of the family were firmly established in the city of Strasbourg, which was a vital cultural and political crossroads between France and the German states. During this period, Strasbourg was a center for trade and religious scholarship, and families living there often navigated a complex blend of local Alsatian customs and broader Germanic influences. The name likely functioned as a way to distinguish individuals or families who had migrated from other German territories into the city. Because Strasbourg was a hub for merchants and artisans, early Deutschmans were likely integrated into the city’s guild systems or involved in the local urban economy, contributing to the development of the region during a time of significant transition.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Teutiscus
Derived from the Proto-Germanic word for people or tribe.
This name
DeutschmanRefers to a person of German origin or someone who spoke the German language.
also spelled
Deutschmann
Doychman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dollinger, Philippe. Histoire de l'Alsace. 1970
Livet, Georges. L'intendance d'Alsace sous Louis XIV, 1648-1715. 1956
Archives départementales du Bas-Rhin, Registres paroissiaux de Strasbourg
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bullValour and generosity
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bullValour and generosity
