A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Drager family of Germany.
Reg. 3977 · 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 Drager arms are recorded
The Drager 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 Drager 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 Drager Family in Germany
The surname Drager originates from the Germanic linguistic tradition, where it functioned as an occupational name for a person who hauled or carried goods. In the medieval period, many families adopted names based on their daily trade, and those who worked as professional porters or carters often carried this title. By the year 1734, historical records confirm that members of the Drager family were well-established in the region of Bavaria. During this era, Bavaria was a center of agricultural and trade activity, and families like the Dragers were often integrated into the local village structures as skilled laborers or merchants. As the family grew, they moved through the various towns and rural districts of southern Germany, contributing to the local economy and maintaining their identity through this distinct occupational name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
tragan
Old High German verb meaning to carry or bear.
This name
DragerAn occupational surname for a porter, carrier, or someone who transported goods.
also spelled
Dregger
Draeger
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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
