A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fach family of Germany.
Reg. 4824 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à un oiseau reg. au nat., posé au centre d'une couronne de feuillage de”
SaxonySaxony, c. 1765
Where the Fach Arms Were Recorded
Saxony
Map of Germany showing where the Fach arms are recorded
The Fach arms were recorded in Saxony, c. 1765.
Saxony had mines, trade and old landed families all at once. Silver made some fortunes and land held others, and both sorts of family kept arms, which is why Saxon names appear so often 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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Fach 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 Saxony.
Origin & History of the Fach Family in Germany
The surname Fach is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Saxony, where records confirm the family was well-established by the year 1765. In the German language, the word "Fach" traditionally refers to a specialized trade, a compartment, or a specific field of knowledge. It is likely that the name originated as a descriptive occupational label for an ancestor who worked as a skilled craftsman or a master of a particular trade. During the eighteenth century, Saxony was a hub of industrial and agricultural development, and families often adopted names that reflected their specific contributions to the local economy. By settling in this region, the early members of the Fach family became part of a society that valued technical expertise and organized labor. Over many generations, the name transitioned from a simple description of a person's work into a permanent family identifier that linked descendants to their ancestral home in the heart of Germany.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fach
Middle High German term for a compartment, partition, or trade guild.
This name
FachAn occupational name for a craftsman or a person who worked in a specific trade or division.
also spelled
Fahk
Fakh
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
Sächsisches Staatsarchiv. Kirchenbücher der evangelisch-lutherischen Landeskirche Sachsens. 1765
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
