A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Faustin family of Germany.
Reg. 8383 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'or à un avant-bras, posé en pal, paré de sa., mouv. d'un rang de nuées d'azur, la main de carn. tenant une grappe de raisins au nat.; aux 2 et 3 de gu. à la bande d'arg., ch. de trois roses du champ. Cq. cour. C.: un vol à l'antique, aux armes du 2. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Faustin arms are recorded
The Faustin arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Faustin 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 Faustin Family in Germany
The family name Faustin traces its roots to the Latin name Faustus, which translates to lucky or fortunate. By the mid-eighteenth century, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the region of Bavaria. During this era, Bavaria was a collection of territories undergoing significant social and economic shifts under the rule of the Wittelsbach dynasty. Families living in this region often worked in agriculture, trade, or local craftsmanship, contributing to the steady development of Bavarian towns and villages. As the name spread through the German-speaking lands, it maintained its connection to its classical origins while becoming a distinct part of the local cultural landscape. The presence of the Faustin family in 1765 suggests they were part of the hardworking population that helped shape the identity of southern Germany during the Enlightenment period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Faustus
Latin term meaning lucky, fortunate, or auspicious.
This name
FaustinDerived from the Latin name meaning one who is blessed with good fortune or luck.
also spelled
Faustener
Foustner
Faustnerr
Fowstner
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
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
