A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Erick family of Germany.
Reg. 9136 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Tranché, de gu. à une rose d'arg., sur azur à une étoile (8) d'or; à la bande d'arg., br. sur le tranché. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Erick Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Erick arms are recorded
The Erick arms were recorded in Nuremberg, 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 Erick 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 Erick Family in Germany
The family name Erick is a variation of the ancient Germanic name Erich, which translates to "ever-powerful" or "sole ruler." By the mid-18th century, the family was well-established in the city of Nuremberg, a major center for trade and craftsmanship in the Holy Roman Empire. In 1765, Nuremberg was a bustling hub where families often identified themselves through their specific trades, such as metalworking or clockmaking, which were the city's specialties at the time. Living in such a prominent urban environment suggests that early members of the Erick family were likely part of the skilled middle class, contributing to the city's reputation for high-quality manufacturing. As they navigated life in this historic city, the family name became a permanent part of the local records, marking their role in the social and economic fabric of the region during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eiríkr
Old Norse for sole ruler or eternal ruler.
This name
ErickA Germanic name signifying a powerful, honorable, and eternal leader or ruler.
also spelled
Erichh
Erick
Erichs
Erik
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dudenredaktion, Duden: Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung, 2005
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1972
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
