A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fecher family of England.
Reg. 0363 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Gu. on a cross crosslet fitchée ar. betw. four demi lions or, five pellets, on a chief paly of four of the second and az. a fish naiant counterchanged”
HertfordHatfield · Hertford, c. 1620
Where the Fecher Arms Were Recorded
Hertford
Map of England showing where the Fecher arms are recorded
The Fecher arms were recorded in Hertford, c. 1620.
Hertfordshire lay just north of London and filled with families who had made money in the City. Buying an estate within a day's ride was the usual next step, and an estate brought arms with it.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Fecher arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Hertford.
Origin & History of the Fecher Family in England
The surname Fecher is deeply rooted in the history of seventeenth-century England, with documented evidence placing the family in the town of Hertford as early as 1620. During this period, Hertford served as a bustling market town and an important administrative center, which likely provided the family with opportunities for trade and local engagement. The name itself is thought to be an occupational or locational descriptor that evolved as families established themselves within the growing social structures of the region. As members of the Fecher family settled into the community, they became part of the local fabric, participating in the daily life and civic duties that defined life in a historic English county town. By tracing their presence back to these early records, we gain a clearer picture of how the family name became a lasting part of the local heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fec
Derived from the Latin word facere meaning to make or do.
This name
FecherAn occupational surname for a maker, creator, or someone who performs specific tasks.
also spelled
Fecherre
Fecheri
Related arms
Fetchervariant spelling
Curlerecorded with Fecher, same area
Godboldrecorded with Fecher, same area
Gossiprecorded with Fecher, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies, Hertford St Andrew Parish Registers, 1620
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies, Quarter Sessions Records for the County of Hertford, 1620
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
